20 hours layover in Paris. Can I get tourist visa on arrival? [duplicate]

I am travelling from Chicago, USA to Hyderabad, India. I have a valid USA student visa on my Indian passport. I requested my booking agent for a 20-hour layover in Paris to visit the city (Been a dream for so long). Do I need a tourist visa before starting my journey or can I get one at the airport?

While coming to the USA two years ago, I had a 16-hour layover in London Heathrow and I got a 24-hour transit visa. I was able to go into the city. Can the same be possible for Paris?

Best Answer

had a 16 hours layover at London Heathrow and I got a 24 hours transit visa

No, they let you in without a visa.

Can the same be possible for Paris?????

No, visas on arrival in Schengen countries are only issued in case of emergencies where the applicant was unable to obtain a visa in advance due to time constraints. This is hardly an emergency, hence you're not eligible.

So you need a Schengen visa in advance

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Do I need a transit visa if I have a layover in Paris?

No, you will need a regular Schengen Visa (Type C). To fly between Paris and Amsterdam you will be entering the Schengen area at Paris and departing it from Amsterdam which requires passing through passport control which requires a regular (not transit) visa for Indian citizens.

Do I need a visa if my flight stops in Paris?

Passengers travelling between non-Schengen countries do not need a visa for connecting flights at Paris-CDG. Non-EU nationals entering France or travelling to a Schengen country may need a visa, depending on their nationality and on the rules in the country where they wish to travel to.

Do you need a visa when taking a connecting flight?

Re: Do I Need A Visa For A Connecting Flight Through The US? Yes. There is no transit at US airports and you will need to clear both Immigration and Customs at your first point of entry into the US regardless. You will need either an ESTA or a Visa.

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