Do I need a Visa for a Schengen train trip with stop-over in other Schengen countries? [duplicate]

I am an Indian citizen with a US green card. I am going on a study abroad trip to London and I know I need a visa for that. However, I do plan to take a trip to Germany to visit my relatives via train (EuroStar and the ICE). I know the trains have stopovers in either Paris or Brussels but I am unsure of what the visa requirements will be for these countries, especially for France and Belgium since I would just be switching trains. I assume I would need a German visa as well.

What kind of permission do I need for traveling through these countries?

Best Answer

Except some very specific documents (like those issued to people who applied for asylum so that they can wait for a decision), almost all visas or residence permit from Schengen area countries (which includes Belgium, France, and Germany) allow the holder to enter all other countries in the area.

Concretely, you will need to apply for a German short-stay Schengen visa and that visa will also automatically cover transit in France and Belgium.

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Can you transit through two Schengen countries?

Yes. According to the Schengen rules, the Schengen visa is generally valid for all the countries in the Schengen area.

Do I need a Schengen visa to transit through Europe?

The Transit Schengen Visa is a document that has been established by the Schengen Area Member States with the sole purpose of facilitating traveling for non-EU/EEA nationals who have to land at an airport located in the Schengen Area, in order to take a flight to their non-Schengen destination country.

Can I travel to multiple Schengen countries with single entry visa?

As a general rule, you may cross any Schengen border with visa issued by any Schengen country. However, you should try and stick to your itinerary as filed when applying for your Schengen Visa.

How do I get a double entry Schengen visa?

How To Apply For A Schengen Multiple-Entry Visa?

Step 1: Collect All The Required Documents.

Step 2: Fill In Your Schengen Visa Application Form.

Step 3: Schedule Your Schengen Visa Appointment.

Step 4: Attend Your Schengen Visa Appointment.

Step 5: Wait For Your MEV Visa To Be Processed.

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