Ireland Transit Visa when flying from IND - Abu Dhabi - Dublin - US
My parents are Indian Citizens. They hold a valid B2 Tourist Visa to USA. I'm planning to book a flight with Hyderabad (India) - Abu Dhabi (UAE) - Dublin (Ireland) - USA. The leg from Hyderabad to Dublin is operated by Etihad and I know there is no problem hopping at Abu Dhabi. The leg from Dublin to US is operated by Aer Lingus. I called Aer Lingus customer care agent told me a transit visa is required to land in Dublin. She did not care to ask for the citizenship of traveller or about the USA visa. I went through Irish immigration website - (http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Transit%20Visas), India is not in list of countries that require transit visa. I'm now confused. Can some one confirm if they traveled with the same itinerary recently
Update: I called Aer Lingus again. Another agent told as long as I don't exit the airport, a transit visa is not required. I think these people don't really understand trouble we go through when boarding is denied. I put this question because I read a person was denied boarding earlier - Do I need a UK or Ireland transit visa when flying from the US to a Schengen country?. His case mentions about denied because of different day. But I see his transit time is 12 hours only.
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Do Indian need transit visa for Dublin airport?
Yes, you need an Airport transit visa. It applies to all UK and Ireland airports.Do Indian citizens need transit visa for Ireland?
A transit visa does not permit you to enter Ireland for any purpose. It only permits you to transit through Ireland in order to reach your destination in another state. If the intention is to leave the port at any stage they must apply for a short stay visa in the normal way.Do I need a visa if I have a connecting flight in Dublin?
You do not need a transit visa to connect to a flight to any country, providing you do not pass through Immigration and into Ireland (eg to re-check bags).Do I need a visa for a connecting flight through Abu Dhabi?
Is it mandatory to travel through Abu Dhabi Airport on a Transit Visa? Yes. You can apply for a Transit Visa ONLY if you are travelling into Abu Dhabi Airport and onwards from Abu Dhabi Airport. However, your ticket does not have to be issued by Etihad Airways.Abu Dhabi Transit Visa for Indians | How to apply it | WHEN YOU NEED UAE TRANSIT VISA
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