Indian passport holders may need a transit visa when transiting through certain countries, depending on the country’s specific immigration policies and the duration and nature of their transit.
Below is a list of some countries where Indian citizens typically require a transit visa:
Required for most Indian travelers unless holding a valid visa for Canada, the USA, Australia, or New Zealand, or if certain other conditions are met
Indian citizens generally need a Schengen Transit Visa to transit through most Schengen Area countries. However, there are exceptions for France, Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland where an airport transit visa is not required if you are staying within the airport’s transit area and meeting your connecting flight.
Travelers who hold a valid visa or residence permit for certain countries (e.g., USA, Canada) may also be exempt.
Required for transiting through Russian airports.
Required (C-1 Transit Visa) unless the traveler holds a valid visa for entry into the USA or meets certain other exemptions.
Required unless the traveler is eligible for a visa exemption under specific conditions.
Required unless eligible for the 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy under certain conditions.
Required for most Indian travelers unless they hold a valid visa or residence permit for the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or a Schengen country.
Required unless the traveler meets certain exemptions like holding a valid visa for the USA, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
Required unless eligible for the Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF) under specific conditions.
Generally required for transits longer than 12 hours or if exiting the transit area.
Required for layovers exceeding 24 hours, unless eligible for a visa on arrival or holding a visa for a GCC country.
Required for all transit unless eligible for specific exemptions.
Required unless eligible for a visa on arrival under certain conditions.
Required (Subclass 771 Transit Visa) unless the traveler is eligible for an exemption under specific conditions.
Required unless the traveler holds a valid visa for Australia, USA, Canada, or certain other countries.
Required unless transiting under specific exemptions.
Generally required for transits longer than 24 hours or if exiting the transit area.
Generally required if transiting for more than 24 hours or if exiting the transit area.