Do Indians need an airport transit visa for Spain?
May 23, 2008 | 10:04 pm
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Do Indians need an airport transit visa for Spain?
The spanish embassy has a link to a pdf document but it is only in spanish, anyone know this?
Delta.com and skyteam.com say it is needed.
Delta.com and skyteam.com say it is needed.
May 23, 2008 | 11:00 pm
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Then I'd say the answer for all practical purposes is YES. Most airlines pull the immigration rules from the same shared database, so if that database says a visa is required, then it's very likely that the airline will require it, even if the database is wrong, as they're going to assume that it's right (and it probably is, since errors are likely discovered and corrected very quickly in this database).
May 24, 2008 | 2:16 am
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The answer is yes. However if the passenger has a valid residence permit for one of the EEA countries, Canada or the United States, or travels on a diplomatic, service or special passport, the answer is no.
May 24, 2008 | 2:30 am
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You should always use the tool below to determine what Visas one might need. It really depends.
http://www.nwa.com/services/timatic.html
http://www.nwa.com/services/timatic.html
May 24, 2008 | 3:04 am
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As a rule of thumb, there are 4 factors that come into play when determining if a DATV is required for any country.
a) Citizenship
b) Residency
c) Itinerary
d) Other visas held
To get a definitive answer, you need to have the above data points to plug into Timatic.
a) Citizenship
b) Residency
c) Itinerary
d) Other visas held
To get a definitive answer, you need to have the above data points to plug into Timatic.
Jan 21, 2010 | 12:04 am
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Just wondering if there has been any change in this situation? I am an indian passport holder, who is a permanent resident of Hong Kong. I will be arriving in BCN on SQ and have a connection within 90 mins to the UK. I have a valid 5 year multiple visa for the UK and for Singapore.
Seems pointless to get a visa which costs EUR55. My agent says no need (im only travelling with hand luggage) but timatic says one is needed.
Can anyone shed some light?
Seems pointless to get a visa which costs EUR55. My agent says no need (im only travelling with hand luggage) but timatic says one is needed.
Can anyone shed some light?
Jan 21, 2010 | 2:41 am
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According to (for example) the website of the Spanish Consulate in London, an Indian passport holder does require a transit visa to pass through a Spanish airport, even airside, unless the holder is a permanent resident of Canada, the EU, or the USA.
Therefore, unfortunately, the airline won't allow you to board without this documentation.
Where are you starting your journey from? Is it essential to pass through Spain (or any other EU country)?
Therefore, unfortunately, the airline won't allow you to board without this documentation.
Where are you starting your journey from? Is it essential to pass through Spain (or any other EU country)?
Last edited by Christopher; Jan 21, 2010 at 2:50 am Reason: Corrected literal