Madrid Airport changing terminals, do I need a Schengen visa?
I am an Indian citizen. I am flying from Toronto to New Delhi. I have two transits: one at Lisbon airport and the second one at Madrid airport.
While the Consulate of Portugal has assured me that I do not need an airport transit visa during my 2 hours stay in Lisbon airport, I did not get a definitive answer from the consulate of Spain in Toronto.
At Madrid airport, I need to make a transfer from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1.
Does anyone here know whether I need to pass through immigration while making this transition in Madrid and if so, do I need a Schengen visa for that?
Best Answer
Since you are transiting in both Lisbon and Madrid, you will be entering the Schengen Area and not just transiting. Therefore, as soon as no visa-free travel is allowed to Indian citizens, you will need a regular Schengen short stay visa, regardless of the terminal situation in Madrid.
As you are entering through Portugal, you should apply for such a visa at the consulate of Portugal.
The consulate of Portugal likely told you the contrary because they didn't realize you will be going to Spain next, and not directly to India.
You should now decide whether you actually want to go through the visa application process, or maybe just rebook your flights such that you only transit at one Schengen Airport (e. g. YYZ-FRA-DEL). Look at the costs for the visa and for rebooking the flights before making your decision.
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Spain will only process transit visas if a Spanish airport is the first point of entry. Application for visa must be submitted in person with no more than 90 days in advance to your trip and at least 15 days before. Applications with more than 180 days in advance to your trip will not be accepted.Do I need a Schengen Visa for transit in Spain?
As a specific tourist visa for Spain does not exist, tourists need a Schengen Visa to enter Spain for tourism. The Schengen Visa allows visitors to spend up to 90 days in Spain as well as the other 25 participating Schengen countries.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.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.5 Terminals: Madrid Barajas Airport, Changing Terminals 4S to 4
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Answer 2
You need a Schengen type C short stay visa for this itinerary.
The terminal change in Madrid isn't relevant; the fact that you are entering the Schengen area at Lisbon and exiting Schengen in Madrid is the important bit. To do this, you need to have the regular Schengen visa.
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