Comments on: Germany’s Transit Visa Rules for Indians Change in 2026; Know How It will Benefit Indians Flying to and from USA via Germany

By: Indian Eagle

Indian Eagle — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:26:14 +0000

In reply to Shaji. Hi Shaji! Having a valid UK visa, she may not need a transit visa for Frankfurt.

By: Shaji

Shaji — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:25:31 +0000

In reply to Priyanka. Hello, My mom who has a valid visitor visa to the uk will be travelling to uk from Chennai with a short layover in Frankfurt airport. Will she need a Transit visa?

By: Indian Eagle

Indian Eagle — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:23:19 +0000

In reply to Balaji. Hi Balaji! If your itinerary, onward or return, has only one Schengen airport layover (Frankfurt), a transit visa is not required.

By: Balaji

Balaji — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:23:25 +0000

Hello,
We have a round trip itinerary from Phoenix to Hyderabad with a stopover in Frankfurt and we are holding a stamped H1b Visa and H4 visa.
One way from Phx to Hyd is Lufthansa and while on return it is Lufthansa and United Airlines to US.
Do we need a transit visa for either of the trip?
Appreciate your reply on this and it will be really helpful
Thanks!

By: indianeagle

indianeagle — Tue, 27 May 2025 19:49:06 +0000

In reply to Ashutosh Jain. Hi Ashutosh! In our knowledge, transit between two Schengen airports in an international itinerary requires a short Schengen Visa even though you have valid US visas.

By: Ashutosh Jain

Ashutosh Jain — Mon, 26 May 2025 13:32:26 +0000

Hi! My family of four will be travelling to US from Delhi. We have valid B1/B2 Visa and my to and fro flights are from Munich & Frankfurt. Layover of around 4-5 hours. Do we need Transit visa ?

By: indianeagle

indianeagle — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:59:24 +0000

In reply to Ajay. Hi Ajay! Two Schengen layovers in your itinerary require you to have a regular Schengen visa for hassle-free transit and travel. By the way, it is recommended that you do also check with the airline and the German Embassy in India.

By: Ajay

Ajay — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:12:56 +0000

In reply to indianeagle.

Hi
Im travelling to US. My flight is from Mumbai to Munich. Connected flight with 1.45 hr layover to Frankfurt and from Frankfurt to Philadelphia with 4.35 hr layover in Frankfurt. All flights are of Luftansa Airlines.
Do i need a transit visa
If so where to apply

By: Gaurav

Gaurav — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:58:48 +0000

Hi, I have a valid US C1/D visa and travelling to UK via Munich or Frankfurt. Do I still need to have transit visa for Germany.
Thanks

By: vivek

vivek — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:50:31 +0000

If I am traveling from USA to India, why do I need valid, unexpired US visa. I believe they need to check valid destination(Indian) visa right nor the source(USA)