Germany Transit Visa

Germany Transit Visa

Germany is at the heart of Europe and thus a very frequented transit country. The vast majority of travelers do not need a visa when in transit through German airports. Airport Transit Visas for Germany are required by nationals of the following countries:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri-Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Turkey.

Nationals of the above mentioned countries Do NOT require an airport transit visa if:

 • have a valid visa for the UK, Ireland, Japan, Canada, USA, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Lichtenstein

 • they are a partner (married, common-law or same sex) or child of an EU/EEA/EFTA national and hold a British “Residence Card of a Family Member of an EEA National”

 • they are holders of Diplomatic Passports

 • have a valid visa for a Member State of the EU, Canada, Japan or the United States of America, or when they return from these countries after having used the visa

Keep in mind that with a airport transit visa you are not allowed to stay overnight or leave the airport. You are allowed only a short stay in the international transit area. Please verify with your airline or travel agency.

In these five airports in Germany you can stay at the International Transit Area without a visa:

1.Cologne / Bonn
2.Düsseldorf
3.Frankfurt / Main
4.Hamburg
5.Munich


Remarks: The provided information serves as a guideline only. If you have any doubts, please refer to the appropriate authority for clarification.