Non EU citizen holding Romania resident permit: Transit Schengen states (without visa) to UK?
Situation: Indian national wanting to transit between UK and Romania. (Holding valid visas for both countries.) Question: Is it permitted to transit Schengen states (by car) without Schengen visa? Thank you!
Best Answer
No, you may not, because you don't have a Schengen visa.
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Can I enter Schengen with Romanian residence permit?
Even though Romania has not yet joined the Schengen Area, foreigners can use a valid Schengen visa to enter the country. A multiple-entry Romania Schengen visa is valid for short stays. Schengen visas will be required by non-exempt visitors once Romania gains full Schengen membership.Can I travel freely through Europe with my residence permit?
Yes, your residence permit allows you to travel freely to other countries within the Schengen area.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.Can I travel to other Schengen countries with residence permit?
A long stay visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen State allows you to travel or stay in other Schengen States, while respecting the maximum duration of a \u201cshort stay\u201d (a stay of "90 days in any 180 day period").Easy Way to live in EU Country legally. Visa or Residence permit not needed!
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