Ukrainian Citizen traveling from Canada to Frankfurt to Warsaw to Lviv. Schengen visa needed? [duplicate]

I am a Ukrainian citizen living in Canada. I am taking a vacation to Ukraine and I am looking at flight options.

Do I need a Schengen visa if I make two stops in the EU, even if I do not leave the airport? It is extremely hard for me to get a Schengen visa as I would need to travel to Vancouver to get this, which is an hour flight or 12 hour drive!!

My flight options are as follows; Edmonton (Canada) - Frankfurt (Germany) - Warsaw (Poland) - Lviv (Ukraine)

Edmonton (Canada) - Calgary (Canada) - London (UK) - Warsaw (Poland) - Lviv (Ukraine)

I was told by a friend that she had problems when trying to transit between two Schengen countries, without a Schengen visa, even if she was not walking out of either airport, with Ukraine as her final destination.

UK is not schengen, does this mean that I can transit between Canada-UK-Schengen-Ukraine without problem?

Best Answer

Flights between two airports in different Schengen countries are domestic flights within the Schengen area. That means flying Edmonton - Frankfurt - Warsaw - Lviv means you enter the Schengen area in Frankfurt and leave it in Warsaw. How you move between Frankfurt and Warsaw doesn't matter all that much.

You would not be in transit.

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Do Ukrainian citizens need visa to Poland?

Poland tourist visa from UkrainePoland tourist visa is free for Ukrainian citizens. The stay is usually short with a period of 3 months and visa expires in 90 days. Applicant is not required to be present when applying for Poland tourist visa.

Can Ukrainian citizens travel to Poland?

Arrival to Poland on the basis of visa-free travel. Ukrainian citizens who have a biometric passport can cross the border of the Schengen area on the basis of a passport only, without the need for a visa. Due to the war people with documents other than passport are also allowed to entry Poland.

Can Ukrainians travel to Schengen Area?

Will Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Europe? No, Ukrainians will not need a visa to travel to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. Ukrainians will maintain their visa-free privileges when visiting other European destinations for tourism, business or transit.

Do I need a transit visa for Warsaw?

The Poland transit visa is only valid for 24 hours, and you can only use it to pass through the Polish airport. If you would like to visit Poland and stay for longer than one day, you will have to apply for a regular short-stay visa. If you have a Seafarer Transit Schengen visa, your A-Type visa is valid for five days.

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