Transit Schengen Visa

Traveling back to US on the following itinerary:

Delhi - Munich - Zurich - Boston

Should I get the Schengen visa from German Embassy or the Swiss Embassy?

Best Answer

For the Short Stay visa the state where it should be applied at is the state where you will spend the longest time. Since this is not going to stay in Schengen area this shifts to the country of entry in this case Germany.

However the transit visa does not apply to you and you will need a visitors' visa since you're transiting through 2 airports in Schengen area. See Important Note concerning Airport transit last paragraph item 2.

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Do you need a 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.

Which countries require transit visa?

Country specific list of citizens who require a Transit visaVisa issuing countryCountries whose citizens need an ATV for a specific Schengen member stateAustriaSyriaBelgiumDominican Republic, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Nepal, South Sudan, Sudan, SyriaSwitzerlandSyria, Turkey10 more rows

What is a transit Schengen visa?

A Transit Schengen Visa is a visa issued by the Schengen Area member countries to the nationals of specific countries wishing to transit one of the EU airports on their way to their non-EU/Schengen destination country.

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.

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