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• Category : Europe » Southern Europe » Italy
• Description : An Airport Transit Visa is required for travelers from specific countries who are transiting through Schengen airports, including Italy. Learn about eligibility, exemptions, and procedural steps to ensure a smooth layover.
• Phone : (+39) 02 36 63 86 10
• Email : milano@lexia.it
• Website : https://www.italianvisa.it/airport-transit-visa/

Overview

• Airport Transit Visa for Italy: A Quick Guide
  
  

  Introduction
  The Airport Transit Visa allows travelers to transit through Schengen airports, including Italy, without leaving the international transit area. This visa is essential for certain nationalities to ensure smooth flight connections within the Schengen Zone.

  Who Needs an Airport Transit Visa?
  This visa is mandatory for nationals of the following countries:

  • Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Senegal, and Syria.

  Exemptions
  The following travelers do not require an Airport Transit Visa, even if they are from the above-listed countries:

  1. Holders of Valid Visas or Residence Permits
     • Issued by an EU Member State.
     • Issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino, or the USA (with guaranteed unconditional return).
  2. Relatives of EU Citizens
     • Having immediate family members who are EU nationals.
  3. Holders of Diplomatic Passports
  4. Third-Country Nationals with Valid Visas
     • From EU, EEA countries, Canada, Japan, or the USA.
  5. Aircrew Members
     • Citizens of states party to the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.

  Validity of the Airport Transit Visa
  The visa is valid strictly for the duration of the transit through the Schengen airport and does not permit leaving the international transit area.

  Competent Authority

  • For single transit, the Member State of the first transit airport processes the application.
  • For multiple transits, the Member State of the first transit airport handles the application.

  Procedural Steps

  1. Preparation of Documentation: Collect required documents, including flight tickets and supporting identification.
  2. Visa Application Submission: File the application at the Italian Consulate of your country of residence.

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