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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.

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.