Do I need a Transit Visa for a layover in Shengen zone, I am a Cameroonian and Permanent resident of Canada [duplicate]

As a Cameroonian and permanent resident of Canada, do I need a transit Visa for a layover in the Schengen zone?

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Citizens of Cameroon do not generally need visas for airside transit to change planes in the Schengen Area, as long as you do not need to pass through immigration.

However, if your airside transit is in France, Greece, or Spain, those countries do require airside transit visas from Cameroonian citizens. If your transit is in one of those countries, your Canadian permanent residence should still exempt you from requiring a visa, though.

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Can I travel to Europe with Canadian permanent resident card?

Schengen visa requirements for Canadian permanent residents differ slightly from those for nationals. All non-Canadian citizens who need a visa to enter the Schengen Area must hold a valid permanent resident card or valid visa for Canada valid for at least 3 months after the intnded return date from Europe.

Do I need a transit visa for a connecting flight in Europe?

A transit visa is a travel document allowing you to pass through another country until you reach your destination. For example, if you are traveling from India to the US, but you need to stop in the Schengen Zone to continue your flight for the US, you require a transit visa for the Schengen Area.

Who needs a Schengen transit visa?

If you are traveling through an airport in the Schengen area, even if you are not leaving the terminal, you may need to obtain a Schengen Airport Transit Visa. The requirements stipulating your entry into a Schengen Airport as a third-country national are determined by your resident status and citizenship.

Can you transit through Schengen without visa?

No, you cannot. If you have to leave the international transit area at the airport where you have landed in order to make your transfer, you cannot transit without a visa and you need a full short-stay Schengen visa.

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