Frankfurt Airport Transit Visa 2026
Airport Transit Visa (Type A) is required for airside transit at FRA between two non-Schengen flights for nationals of specific countries.
Last verified: 2026-07
Airside transit zone at Frankfurt Airport
FRA is a Schengen airport with clear separation between Schengen and non-Schengen gates. Non-Schengen ↔ non-Schengen transit requires an Airport Transit Visa (Schengen Type A) for certain nationalities.
Usually need a transit visa
- • Afghanistan
- • Bangladesh
- • Eritrea
- • Ethiopia
- • Ghana
- • Iran
- • Iraq
- • Pakistan
- • Somalia
- • Sri Lanka
- • Sudan
- • Syria
Usually exempt
- • USA, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, Korea, Singapore, most Latin American + Caribbean nationals
- • Type-A-required nationals holding valid Schengen visa, or valid US/UK/Canada/Japan/Ireland visa, or Schengen residence permit
Visa types + cost
Airport Transit Visa (ATV — Schengen Type A)
Duration
Airside only
Price
€80
Process
Apply at German embassy/consulate in country of residence. 15 days processing.
Real scenarios
Scenario 1
Indian citizen Delhi → FRA → New York, airside
No transit visa needed (India not on German ATV list)
Scenario 2
Pakistani citizen Karachi → FRA → Toronto, airside
ATV needed unless holding valid US/UK/Canada/Schengen visa
Scenario 3
Nationals wanting to leave FRA + visit Frankfurt city on layover
Requires Schengen Type C visa (not just Type A ATV)
Official source
https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/-/231148Visa rules change frequently. Always verify with the official source before travel.