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Paris Charles de Gaulle Transit Visa 2026

Non-Schengen to non-Schengen transit through CDG requires an Airport Transit Visa for nationals of specific countries.

Last verified: 2026-07

Airside transit zone at Paris Charles de Gaulle

CDG is in the Schengen zone. Transit between Schengen flights is domestic — no border check. Transit between non-Schengen flights or Schengen↔non-Schengen requires an Airport Transit Visa (ATV/type A) for certain nationalities.

Usually need a transit visa

  • • Afghanistan
  • • Bangladesh
  • • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • • Eritrea
  • • Ethiopia
  • • Ghana
  • • Iran
  • • Iraq
  • • Nigeria
  • • Pakistan
  • • Somalia
  • • Sri Lanka
  • • Sudan
  • • Syria

Usually exempt

  • • Nationals of USA, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia + all EU/EEA + Schengen
  • • Nationals of ATV-required countries IF: holding a valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland/Japan/Canada visa, or a Schengen residence permit

Visa types + cost

Airport Transit Visa (ATV — Schengen Type A)

Duration
Airside only — no Schengen entry
Price
€80
Process
Apply at French embassy/consulate or via VFS. 15 days processing. Cannot apply on arrival.

Real scenarios

Scenario 1
Indian citizen New York → CDG → Delhi, changing terminals airside
No transit visa needed (India not on French ATV list)
Scenario 2
Pakistani citizen New York → CDG → Islamabad, airside transit
ATV required — apply in advance at French consulate
Scenario 3
Same case as above with valid US visa in passport
ATV exempt — valid US visa exempts
Scenario 4
US/UK/EU citizen CDG transit
No visa needed

Official source

https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/short-stay-visa

Visa rules change frequently. Always verify with the official source before travel.