Transit visa needed for layover (< 24 hrs) in Germany? [duplicate]

I'm an Indian student in US with a valid F-1 visa and I-20 documents. These are my flight details:

NYC -> Frankfurt -> Istanbul. The layover at Frankfurt is less than 24 hours, and I'm going to take a Turkish visa. Will I require a transit visa in Germany?
If I take a (cheaper) flight like NYC -> Zurich -> Frankfurt -> Istanbul, will I need a transit visa / Schengen visa?

I've looked for similar questions but haven't found any exactly matching the locations on my itinerary.

Best Answer

Your first option should enable you to transit without a visa, thanks to your US visa. Otherwise, Indian citizens do need an airport transit visa in Germany.

Your second option is covered in earlier questions, in particular Is a Schengen visa/transit visa required for a transit flight through two Schengen airports? You would need a type C Schengen visa (and not an “airport transit visa”) as you would enter the Schengen area in Zurich and take a flight between Schengen countries.

All the rules are detailed in Do I need a visa to transit (or layover) in the Schengen area?

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Do I need a transit visa for Germany if I will make one stop?

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 I need a transit visa if I have two layovers in Europe?

1. Re: Do I need a transit visa if I have two layovers in Europe? "Will I need a transit visa?" No, you will need a regular Schengen Visa (Type C).

Does layover need transit visa?

In most cases \u2014 no, you don't need a visa, even if the layover is in a third country where you would need a visa to travel to. However, there are a few exceptions, as well as a few things you should know about transiting in a third country.

Do Indian citizens need transit visa for Germany?

Yes, in general Indian citizens need a tranist visa to pass through the international area of airports in Germany, but there is a list of exceptions, one of which is: "Nationals of the above named countries Do NOT require an airport transit visa if: . . .

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