Do Indian passport holders need transit visa for France?

India ( Since July 23, 2018, France has abolished the Airport Transit Visa regime for Indian citizens. Despite that Indian passport holders no longer need an ATV to transit through the international zone of French Airports, they still need a regular short-stay visa to leave French airports and visit France.)

Do I need visa for connecting flight in France?

If you have a connection between two airports in the Schengen Area, or if the airport through which you wish to enter the French territory is closed overnight for the duration of the transit, you must hold a valid short-stay Schengen visa. The same rules apply as for transit through metropolitan France (see above).

Can I get a connecting flight through France?

Paris Aéroport are open and welcome connecting passengers between flights. You must get tested before traveling as they will not be able to get tested during their transfer if a RT-PCR test or antigenic is required by your final destination.

Do you need a visa to transit through France?

The same rules apply as for transit through metropolitan France (see above). If you wish to leave the international zone and enter the French overseas department, community or territory in which the airport you are transiting through is located, you must hold a valid short-stay visa for the territory concerned.

How long can I travel to France without a visa?

You can travel to countries in the Schengen area, which France is part of, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training. Find more information here

Can I leave the International Zone when travelling to France?

Transiting passengers may not leave the international zone and will not be admitted to France unless otherwise qualified to enter France. Luggage must be checked through to your final destination. You will not be permitted to leave the international zone to collect and recheck baggage.

What is an a-visa for France?

The A-visa is not intended for foreigners who have to exit the airport transit area when changing flights for traveling towards a non-Schengen country. In such a case, they should get a Schengen regular short-stay visa for France.