Do I need a Schengen visa for transit in Amsterdam?

If you are travelling to another Schengen country via the Netherlands, you will need a short-stay Schengen visa. Airport transit visas are not valid for this purpose.

Do I need a transit visa for KLM?

Air France-KLM has announced that it will require an airport transit visa (ATV) for some passengers connecting to the UK. This means citizens from certain countries in Africa and Asia will require an ATV in addition to their UK visas to transit through France or Netherlands.

Is transit visa required for Amsterdam for Indian?

Indian nationals generally require an airport transit visa for the Schengen area. If you need to leave the international transit area (e.g. in order to catch a connecting flight at another airport to leave the Schengen area), please apply for a regular Schengen visa.

Can you layover in Amsterdam without a visa?

You have a stopover at an airport in the Netherlands, during a journey from or to a destination outside of the Schengen Area. In some cases, you will need an airport transit visa (type A visa). You are not allowed to leave the international transit area of the airport. Not even to collect your luggage.

How does a transit visa for the Netherlands work?

An airport transit visa for Netherlands allows the holder to change planes at a Dutch airport before travelling to a country outside the Schengen area. It is also called an A-visa. A Dutch airport transit visa does not allow the holder to enter the Netherlands nor any other Schengen area country.

Do you need a transit visa for Schengen airport?

If you are traveling through an airport in the Schengen area, even if you are not leaving the terminal, you may need to obtain a Schengen Airport Transit Visa. The requirements stipulating your entry into a Schengen Airport as a third-country national are determined by your resident status and citizenship.

What are the different types of Schengen visas?

A Transit Schengen Visa is a permit for persons who only need to enter the Schengen territory in order to change their means of transport. There are two types of Transit Schengen Visas: Airport Transit Schengen Visa.

Can you change planes with a transit visa?

A transit visa only allows you to change planes to a destination outside of the Schengen Area. You are not allowed to leave the international transit area of the airport. Not even to collect your luggage. You therefore do not have access to the Schengen Area.