Transit Visa
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Visa Type

Transit Visa

For airport transfers or passing through a third country.

Duration: 24 - 72 hours

Who Is It For?

  • Travelers passing through a third country
  • Airport transfer time exceeding 24 hours
  • Those needing to pass passport control
  • Those planning to visit city center

Required Documents

1
Valid passport (at least 6 months)
2
Target country visa (destination visa)
3
Flight reservation (transit + final destination)
4
Return ticket
5
Bank statement
6
Hotel reservation (if overnight transit)

Application Process

  1. 1

    Flight Plan

    Check if the transit country requires a transit visa.

  2. 2

    Destination Visa

    First get the final destination visa — prerequisite for transit visa.

  3. 3

    Application

    Apply at transit country consulate with existing visa stamps + flight ticket.

  4. 4

    Fast Process

    5-10 business days. Some airports have "transit zone" — possible to pass without going through control.

  5. 5

    Visa Type

    A-type (plane change), B-type (land/sea transit), C-type (short-term entry).

Pro Tips

In most airports, no visa if you stay in the "transit zone"
Transfer under 24 hours usually allows visa-free transit
Turkish passport may need Schengen Transit Airport (A) visa
Tag baggage to final destination — avoid collecting in transit country

Frequently Asked Questions

Schengen (A-type), USA, China, Russia common. Most Asian/African countries allow free transit zone.