Transiting Brussels, after having lost your passport in the USA
My son is returning from USA to India By Jet Air Ways Via Brussels.
He had lost his Indian Passport in USA While studying on F1 Visa. He has obtained duplicate passport from Indian consulate and also I94 from Department of Homeland Security in USA. He has duly reported this to Florida police and US Consulate in India. But his duplicate passport does not have stamped visas. However he is now on H1b status and has all the immigration documents. Can my son use Brussels as a transit point while flying back to India?
Best Answer
Indian citizens do not need a visa to transit in Brussels (assuming your son is doing it on one ticket and can check his luggage through so that he won't need to leave the transit lounge of the airport), see Transit visa for Brussels for Indian citizens
Consequently, an Indian passport should be enough, a US visa or evidence of his status there is not required in this direction. It would however be required to transit, e.g., in Germany and in that case I am not sure he could do it without applying for a German airport transit visa. But fortunately, it's not the case in Belgium so the point is moot.
See also Do I need a visa to transit (or layover) in the Schengen area? for a complete rundown of the rules and official sources for all that.
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What happens if you lose your passport before a flight?
Fortunately, you can obtain it as long as you go to the closest U.S. consulate or embassy. You will have to complete a few forms and show proof of your travel itinerary, but you may also have to file a police report if the document was stolen. Proof of citizenship and identity will also be required.Do you need a passport to travel to Brussels?
American citizens travelling to Belgium for less than 90 days do not need a visa. However, they will need a valid passport for at least six months beyond their stay. They may also be asked by the Immigration officers to show enough funds for their stay and a return airline ticket.Can I travel to Belgium with an expired passport?
No airline will accept you without a valid current passport even for intra-Schengen flights. You MIGHT get away with it coming by road or train even though it is against the law.Does Brussels airport require transit visa?
If you transit through more than 1 airport in the Schengen area (e.g. Amsterdam and Brussels) before taking your flight to your end destination, you will need to apply for a visa type C, even if you don't leave the airport. A multiple transit visa will only be granted if the need for such a visa has been proven.What to do if your Passport is Expired, Lost or Stolen before Visa or interview date-English Version
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