Do you need a transit visa on your next international trip?
Have a trip planned?Indian passport holders may need a transit visa when transiting through certain countries, depending on the country’s specific immigration policies and the duration and nature of their transit.
Below is a list of some countries where Indian citizens typically require a transit visa:
United Kingdom
Required for most Indian travelers unless holding a valid visa for Canada, the USA, Australia, or New Zealand, or if certain other conditions are met.
Schengen Area
Indian citizens generally need a Schengen Transit Visa to transit through most Schengen Area countries.
However, there are exceptions for France, Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland where an airport transit visa is not required if you are staying within the airport's transit area and meeting your connecting flight.
Travelers who hold a valid visa or residence permit for certain countries (e.g., USA, Canada) may also be exempt.
Russia
Required for transiting through Russian airports.
United States
Required (C-1 Transit Visa) unless the traveller holds a valid visa for entry into the USA or meets certain other exemptions.
Canada
Required unless the traveller is eligible for a visa exemption under specific conditions.
China
Required unless eligible for the 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy under certain conditions.
Japan
Required for most Indian travelers unless they hold a valid visa or residence permit for the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or a Schengen country.
South Korea
Required unless the traveller meets certain exemptions like holding a valid visa for the USA, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
Singapore
Required unless eligible for the Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF) under specific conditions
Thailand
Generally required for transits longer than 12 hours or if exiting the transit area.
United Arab Emirates
Required for layovers exceeding 24 hours, unless eligible for a visa on arrival or holding a visa for a GCC country.
Saudi Arabia
Required for all transit unless eligible for specific exemptions.
Qatar
Required unless eligible for a visa on arrival under certain conditions
Australia
Required (Subclass 771 Transit Visa) unless the traveller is eligible for an exemption under specific conditions.
New Zealand
Required unless the traveller holds a valid visa for Australia, USA, Canada, or certain other countries.
South Africa
Required unless transiting under specific exemptions.
Kenya
Generally required for transits longer than 24 hours or if exiting the transit area.
Brazil
Generally required if transiting for more than 24 hours or if exiting the transit area.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visit/do-you-need-a-transit-visa-on-your-next-international-trip/have-a-trip-planned/slideshow/110271020.cms
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