Visa needed for Indian citizen to visit Zurich during layover? [duplicate]
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I am from India and travelling to Germany on a Schengen visa. On my way back to Mumbai from Munich, I have a layover of 9 hrs in Zurich. Can I travel in Zurich on the same documents or I need anything more?
Best Answer
Switzerland – while not part of the European Union – belongs to the Schengen area so you don't need anything else than a Schengen visa. You won't even leave the Schengen area (or, in all likelihood, see any border guard) before leaving Zurich.
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Does Zurich need transit visa for Indians?
Indians do not need transit visas to transit at Zurich as long as they remain airside and are leaving Schengen. The 2 transit rule is NOT that you need a transit visa, it's that you'd need a full visa.Do I need transit visa for connecting flight in Zurich?
If you are not obliged to hold an airport transit visa, you are allowed to transit through Switzerland and stay in the airport international transit area without any visa.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 I need a transit visa for a connecting flight in Europe?
A transit visa is a travel document allowing you to pass through another country until you reach your destination. For example, if you are traveling from India to the US, but you need to stop in the Schengen Zone to continue your flight for the US, you require a transit visa for the Schengen Area.India to Canada with Layover in Frankfurt, Germany (Without European/Schengen Visa)
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Answer 2
You can, if your visa is valid for the Schengen zone and not just for Germany (it will say on the top of the visa).
If you have such a visa, you are free to travel within the Schengen zone (of which Switzerland is a member). Upon exit from Switzerland, your passport will be stamped as you will be leaving the Schengen area.
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