On a student visitor visa to UK with a layover in Germany: Can I get Schengen visa on arrival or can I do sightseeing wile transiting without a visa?
I am traveling to the UK from India on a student visitor visa. I have a stopover at Frankfurt. Can I sightsee while transiting without a visa or do I need to procure a Schengen visa? Can I get a short stay visa on arrival in Germany?
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None of this is possible. It appears to be a description of the UK system but the Schengen area does not work that way.
Generally speaking, Indian citizens need a visa in Germany even if they are merely transiting airside but your UK visa should exempt you of that requirement (see Do I need a visa to transit (or layover) in the Schengen area?). It will not be possible to leave the airport or to get a Schengen visa on the spot as applying at the border point is only possible for EU citizens' family members and emergency cases.
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Can I travel to Schengen countries with UK student visa?
If you want to travel to Europe during your stay in the UK, you may be required to apply for a Schengen visa before you travel. The Schengen visa allows visitors to obtain one visa to visit a number of designated countries within the EEA.Do you need Schengen visa for transit?
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.Do you need a transit visa for connecting flights?
A connecting flight follows a route from point A to point B with a stop in point C (in this case, you will need a transit visa).Can I travel to other Schengen countries with German student visa?
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