Schengen Airport Transit Visa

If you are only connecting between flights and will not leave the international transit area, you may need a Type A airport transit visa rather than a short-stay Type C visa. If you want to leave the airport and enter the Schengen area during a stopover, you need a short-stay Type C visa instead. Check which applies to you via the official European Commission guidance.

This page is an orientation only. Read the shared guides that apply to every Schengen short-stay visa: eligibility, documents, travel insurance, proof of funds, biometrics, fees, processing times and the 90/180-day rule. Always confirm what applies to you with the official European Commission guidance before you apply.