Schengen Short-Stay Transit Visa (Type C - Transit)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 5 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- Duration of transit
- Entry
- Single entry
For Annex I nationals transiting through France by land or who need to leave the international zone of the airport (e.g., to change terminals or stay overnight). This is a standard Schengen Type C visa issued specifically for transit purposes. Maximum stay is typically 5 days.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries who need to transit through France (outside international airport zone)
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, ICAO compliant
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Schengen Area; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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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; 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 Schengen visa application indicating transit as the purpose.
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, photos, confirmed travel tickets showing transit, visa for destination country, and travel insurance.
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Document submission
Submit at French consulate or visa center.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 90 visa fee.
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Biometrics
Provide biometrics if not already on file.
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Processing wait
Standard 15 calendar day processing.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa.