Indian with valid C1 require Frankfurt Airport transit Visa?

[Ramakrishnan Parameswaran]

Hi All,

I am an Indian citizen currently working in Mexico. I am planning for a visit to India by December'2015. I have a valid C1 transit visa for US. The tentative route of my flight is Guadalajara (Mexico) -> Houston (USA) -> Frankfurt (Germany) -> Chennai (India). In the ticket booking sites its been mentioned as Transit Visa required for Frankfurt. However in the case of Valid US Visa, it is said that it is not required. I have valid C1 US visa. Will I be exempted from Transit Visa requirement for Frankfurt (Germany)

Thanks,
Ramakrishnan

[Trinity71]

Indian with Valid C1- transit visa for Germany

Even though citizens of India are normally required to have a transit visa going through the airport in Germany, there are exceptions.

One of those would be that you do not need the transit visa if you hold a valid unexpired visa to the U.S.A.

You could also call the German consulate in the country you're currently residing in to confirm.


This is my opinion and not legal advice. Use of this information is at your own risk.