Do Indian citizens need a transit visa for Germany?

Indian nationals generally require an airport transit visa for the Schengen area. This visa allows a short stop-over at an international airport only. Neither leaving the airport's international transit area nor overnight stays in a hotel are possible.



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For example, you may be required to get a transit visa if: You are changing transport in a country to travel to another destination. You are leaving within a short time from your arrival. You are not eligible for an automatic visa or visa waiver based on your nationality.

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The vast majority of travellers do not need a visa when in transit through German airports. However, the nationals of certain countries need Airport Transit Visas for Germany in order to be permitted to transit through German airports.

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While the Airport Transit Visa allows its holder to travel through the international zone of the Schengen Country Airport without entering the Schengen Country Area the Transit visa which allows its holder to transit within no more than 5 days through more than one Schengen country by car, coach or plane on the way to ...

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The citizens of the following countries do not need a tourist visa to enter Germany: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Great Britain, Guatemala, Honduras, Hongkong, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, ...

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The website of the German Mission says Indians do need one but exceptions may apply for those with a valid US visa.

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Depending on your nationality, you may require a transit visa. If in doubt, please contact an embassy or consulate of your country. You are arriving from outside the Schengen Area and your destination is in a non-Schengen country: Usually no passport check is mandatory, provided that you do not leave the transit zone.

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During layover if you do not leave the airport then you can directly catch the next flight. But if you decide to leave the airport and go out then when you again want to enter into airport then you have to go through all the security check and sometimes custom and immigration check which will take roughly 2–3 hours.

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Indian nationals usually do not need an airport transit visa to change planes in The Netherlands. The Visa Advisor helps you determine whether you require a visa.

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