Transit visa for Frankfurt, when traveling on separate tickets
I am a South African national based in Kuwait. I will be travelling to Dublin via Frankfurt. I will have two tickets issued online: one on Kuwait Airways KWI-FRA-KWI and another ticket on Aer Lingus, FRA-DUB-FRA.
Do I have to apply for a transit visa as I have two different tickets? I will be only carrying one hand bag no check in luggage .
Best Answer
Assuming both airlines let you check in online and print your boarding pass, you shouldn't need to exit the international area, so theoretically you wouldn't need a visa. However, there is a possibility that the airline will not let you board the flight in the first place, since as far as they know you are staying in Germany, so you probbly should contact them.
By the way, transit visas don't apply to you anyway, since your citizenship does not require one. If you end up needing a visa, it will be a full Schengen visa.
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Do I need a visa? The vast majority of foreign travellers benefit from the \u201ctransit privilege\u201d - if during a stopover at a German airport, you do not leave the International Airport Area and if the destination is not in a Schengen country, you do not need a transit visa.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.Do I need a visa when transiting through Germany?
The vast majority of other foreign travellers benefit from what is known as \u201ctransit privileges\u201d. If during transit through a German airport, you do not leave the International Airport Area and if your destination is not within the Schengen area, you do not need a transit visa.Do I need visa to transfer in Frankfurt?
Located in the heart of Europe, Germany is a very frequented transit country. The vast majority of travelers do not need a visa when in transit through German airports.FRANKFURT AIRPORT TRANSFER - Transit Procedure for Connection Flight - Airport Travel video
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