Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) Flight Itineraries

If you are transiting through the international transit area of an airport located in a Schengen Member State (e.g., Paris CDG, Frankfurt FRA, or Amsterdam AMS) en route to a non-Schengen destination, you may require a Type A Airport Transit Visa (ATV) depending on your nationality.

Core Requirements for an Airport Transit Itinerary

  1. Continuous International Transit: The flight itinerary must show arrival from a non-Schengen country and departure to another non-Schengen country without leaving the airport's international transit zone.
  2. Valid Visa / Entry for Final Destination: You must already hold a valid visa or residence permit for your final destination country, alongside your onward flight ticket.
  3. No Terminal Transfer Requiring Border Crossing: If changing terminals requires passing through Schengen passport control (e.g., in certain regional European airports), a Type A visa is invalid; a standard Type C tourist visa is required instead.

Proof of Flight Itinerary

A confirmed flight reservation connecting through the Schengen airport with an active GDS PNR satisfies Type A visa filing rules completely.