Transit visa for Schengen countries

If you need to transit through a Schengen country’s airport, you’ll need to apply for a transit visa for Schengen countries. Schengen transit visa allows travelers to wait in the Schengen area for their connecting flight to the final destination. Schengen Transit Visa allows transit through Schengen airport without entering the country. With this visa, you can wait for your connecting flight without passing through immigration control. If you need to exit the airport or enter the Schengen area, a short-stay Schengen Visa is required.

If you need Schengen Transit Visa assistance, Itzeazy is here to help you. Itzeazy is India’s no.1 visa service provider.

Schengen Transit Visa

A Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows the traveler to wait in the Schengen country for their connecting flight to their final destination for 24-48 hours. This transit visa is suitable for a person who wants to change their flight within a Schengen country.

Charges for Schengen Transit visa

Here are the processing fees for Schengen Transit visas according to their different age category:

Age category(years)	Fees in Euro
12 and above	90 €
Between 6-11	45 €
Below 6	Free

How to apply for Schengen transit visa

Here is the step-by-step guide to applying for a Schengen Transit visa: 

1. Choose the right Visa type: Select the visa type as per your requirement.
2. Fill up the application form: You must fill up the form on the VFS global website.
3. Book an appointment: You need to book an appointment for document verification at the nearest visa application center.
4. Pay application fees: After booking an appointment, you need to pay the application fee as per your visa type and age category.
5. Visit Visa Application Center: Visit the visa application center for further document verification and biometric submission.
6. Track your application: You can track your visa application by adding your reference number and last name.
7. Get your Visa: Your visa gets delivered by post at the current address.

Schengen transit visa requirements

Here are the schengen transit visa requirements. All documents must be submitted in A4 size

1. Valid Passport with validity of at least 3 months and at least 2 blank pages to affix a visa
2. 2 Recent Coloured Photograph with a size of 35 x 45 mm with 80 % face.
3. Personal cover letters should be instructed to dispatch the passports to the address below after visa approval.
4. Travel Insurance with risk minimum coverage of Euro 30,000.
5. Tour itinerary /Day to day Itinerary.
6. Confirmed Return Ticket with Live PNR) 

Schengen Visa Photo Requirements

Here are the Photo requirements for a Schengen visa:

1. Size: 35 x 45 mm
2. White Background
3. Straight Head with Natural Face Expression
4. The face should cover 80% of the Photo

Schengen transit visa processing time

The processing time for a Schengen transit visa is a minimum of 20-25 working Days after the appointment. Generally, it is advised to apply 15-45 days before you travel but it can vary depending upon your visa type and travel period.

How to check the status of a Schengen visa application?

Here is how you can check status via VFS Global:

1. Visit the VFS Global Tracking Page
2. Select your application country and destination country
3. Click “Track your application”
4. Enter reference number
5. Enter your Last Name

Here is how to check Schengen visa status through BLS International –

1. Visit the BLS Spain Visa website
2. Select “Track your application”
3. Enter your Reference Number and Date of Birth

FAQ’s

Do Indians need visa to transit through Europe?

Yes, being Indian citizen you need to have airport transit visa if you have layover in Schengen countries.

How long is a Schengen transit visa valid?

Transit visas are valid for 24 to 48 hours

Do I need a transit visa for a 2-hour layover?

Yes, the length of the layover does not matter whether it is 2 hours 20 hours

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