What is Airport Transit Visa for Schengen countries and Which country citizens are required for Airport Transit Visas?

Airport Transit Visas (Type A):

This visa type helps you to connect a flight from one non-Schengen country to another international transit area of a Schengen-located airport.

However, the visa type doesn’t allow for leaving the airport or entering any Schengen territory for any reason.

As per the European Union, it is a must for some country citizens to have an airport transit visa. It is essential for them while traveling through an airport in any state of Schengen.

 Airport Transit Visas Required countries:

If you plan to travel by an airport within any Schengen state by holding an airport transit visa, then there are few conditions to hold the visa. It can be obtained for a few specific countries.

Afghanistan	Bangladesh
The Democratic Republic of the Congo	Eritrea
Ethiopia	Ghana
Iran	Iraq
Nigeria	Pakistan
Somalia	Sri Lanka

However, there are even a few exemptions from obtaining an airport transit visa for these country citizens, if they:

•           Have a valid visa which is issued by a Schengen state/EU or member of EEA state, Japan/Canada or the United States.

•           Having a residence permit issued by an EU/member of EEA state/ Canada/ Japan/ the United States/ Republic of San Marino or the Principality of Andorra.

•           Have a passport which is diplomatic.

•           A family member of an EEA or EU or Swiss citizen.

•           A flight crew member of a nationals contracting party to the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.

For more information, Please visit: https://www.schengenvisaitinerary.com/