Transiting through the Schengen Area with an expired American Schengen Visa [duplicate]
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I am an American citizen currently doing a summer internship in Italy. I arrived on May 13. My parents will be coming at the end of my 90 days to go on a Euro trip together. On August 10th (the end of my 90 day period), I plan to exit the Schengen area for a Non-Schengen country with my boyfriend to go on vacation together, probably Albania. However, looking at the plane tickets back to the United States I noticed most of them have layovers in Schengen Member State airports like Cologne. I was wondering what the rules were for transiting (1/2 hour layover without leaving the airport) like this? Would I need to get an Airport Transit Visa? I have been extremely careful to leave the Schengen Area when my time is over, so I am interested in any advice or information that could be provided. Thank you
Best Answer
No as a citizen of the united states (or anyone holding valid U.S. visa) you do not require a transit visa. This is only where you do not need to leave the airport and pass through immigration (eg transferring between different airports) or where you would have a second schengen layover - again requiring you to enter the schengen zone - even if you remain airside the whole time. schengenvisainfo
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