Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- Duration of transit (international zone only)
- Entry
- Single entry
Required for nationals of specific countries who are transiting through a French airport international zone without entering French territory. Holders must remain in the international transit area. Exempt from this requirement: holders of valid Schengen visas or residence permits, holders of valid visas from EU/EEA member states, Canada, Japan, or the United States, diplomatic passport holders from certain countries, and airline crew members.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Only required for nationals of countries on France's airport transit visa list (Annex IV of the Visa Code and French national additions)
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, ICAO compliant
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Cerfa no. 14076*02 - Schengen visa application form; Form url: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/visa-wizard
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the application via France-Visas website.
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, photos, confirmed onward flight tickets, and visa for final destination if required.
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Document submission
Submit application at French consulate or visa center.
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Fee payment
Pay the EUR 90 transit visa fee.
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Processing wait
Processing takes up to 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa sticker.