Germany Transit Visa

List of Transit Airports in Germany

There are about 300 active airports in Germany, but only 5 airports can be used for transit:

• Frankfurt Airport
• Hamburg Airport
• Düsseldorf Airport
• Berlin Airport
• Cologne Airport

Note: At Frankfurt Airport, in some cases, such as passing through two or more Schengen airports, staying in Germany for more than 12 hours, or collecting or re-checking passengers' luggage, travellers are required to obtain a Germany tourist visa.

Documents Required for the Germany Transit Visa

The documents required for this Germany transit visa include:

• A completed and signed visa application form
• Two photographs
• The original and a copy of a valid passport
• Declaration of civil status: marriage certificate
• Copy of the passport
• Documents relating to the onward journey to the final destination.
• Travel insurance policy.
• Proof of payment of the visa fee
• University letter
• Employer letter
• For minors: birth certificate, school letter, parents' marriage certificate

Steps to Obtain the Germany Transit Visa

To apply for a Schengen transit visa, you must complete the steps listed below in the order given:

• Check whether or not you need this visa.
• Complete the application form.
• Gather the required documents.
• Attend your appointment at the embassy to submit the required documents.
• Pay the fee.

Visa extension: the Germany transit visa cannot be extended.

How to Apply for the Germany Transit Visa (Airport Schengen)

Before applying for a Schengen transit visa, it is best to first check whether you need this visa at all. If you do, you must proceed as follows:

• Choose the Schengen country through which you intend to travel.
• Apply for the Schengen transit visa through that country's embassy
• Select “airport transit” as the purpose of travel.
• Specify the number of “entries” required into the Schengen Area.
• Complete the Schengen visa application form
• Submit the necessary documents and pay the Schengen visa fees
• Book an interview appointment with the embassy of the country at whose airport you will stop over.

Transit Without a Visa

Some countries grant transit visa exemptions to applicants from countries with which they have political agreements. For example, Turkey has exempted Iranian citizens from transit and tourist visas.

However, transit visa requirements in each country vary depending on the transit exemptions for your nationality and the origin and destination of your journey. So stay with us as we review the transit rules of some of the busiest Schengen Area countries:

 Germany Transit Visa Exemptions

The following people will not need to obtain a Germany transit visa (Schengen):

• Family members of European Union citizens
• Holders of diplomatic passports
• Flight crew
• Applicants who hold residence in: a member state of the European Union (EU), a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), Andorra, Canada, San Marino or Canada, Japan.
• Applicants who hold a visa from one of: the Schengen member states, the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino or Canada.

Processing Time for the Germany Transit Visa

The decision on a Germany transit visaapplication is made within 5 days. For this reason, it is recommended that you do not apply earlier than 3 months in advance. However, it is better to apply early, because in some cases the process takes between 30 and 60 working days.

Cost of the Germany Transit Visa

The fee for obtaining a Germany airport transit visa is 80 euros, and if it is not paid, the applicant's visa will not be processed.

Validity Period of the Germany Transit Visa

The Schengen transit visa is valid for 12 hours, and if you need more than one day, you must apply for a Germany tourist visa instead.

Germany is one of the popular countries in the Schengen Area and serves as a gateway to the other Schengen countries. In this article we have tried to explain the important and basic points of obtaining a Germany transit visa, but it is recommended that you use the knowledge and experience of the lawyers and consultants of Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company in this field so that you do not face a refusal of your airport transit visa application or problems of this kind.

If you need consultation, you can meet our consultants in person or online and learn about the Germany transit visa process. You can also, right now, through our free assessment form, which is managed by expert consultants, review your eligibility for this type of visa.

Steps to Obtain a Germany Transit Visa

Dear applicant, if you wish to obtain a Germany transit visa, follow the steps below

Assessment and Consultation Form

First, by completing the free assessment form, you can send your circumstances and basic details for review by the lawyers. If your general circumstances are suitable, a call will be scheduled for your consultation. Please note that this entire process is free and is reviewed and assessed by specialists

Receiving the Approval Letter

After the consultation and completion of the immigration file process, a letter of approval or non-approval will be sent to you by the licensed lawyers. This letter states whether or not you are eligible to immigrate, the type of immigration visa, and the route and conditions through which you can immigrate.

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