What is the time limit for transit at the Schengen airport?

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Can I transit in Schengen?

An Airport Transit Schengen Visa is a permit designated for travellers that have to change flights at a Schengen airport. It enables them to stop and wait in the international transit area of a Schengen airport for their flight to their destination country.

How long is a Schengen transit visa valid for?

The Schengen visa is a short stay visa and takes the form of a sticker affixed to the travel document. The definition of \u201cshort stay\u201d is a stay of "90 days in any 180 days period". This means that the total duration of stay is of maximum 90 days, in any period of 180 days.

How long can you transit in France?

Transit VISAs enable the holder to stay in the Schengen area for periods of less than or equal to 5 days. Foreigners in Transit through a French airport do not need VISAs as long as they do not leave the \u201cinternational transit\u201d area of the airport, as they'll not be entering French territory.

How long do you have to leave the Schengen zone before returning?

Under the terms of Schengen, non-EEA nationals cannot spend more than a total of 90 days within a total period of 180 days without a visa. Furthermore, once you've used up your quota of 90 days, you cannot return to Schengen until 90 more days have passed.

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Schengen Visa Types | Schengen Transit Visa - Transit Through the Schengen Zone by Air or Sea

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