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Europe Transit Guide

Rules for airport layovers and transfers in Europe.

Transiting Through Europe

If you have a layover at a European airport, the rules depend on whether you leave the international transit zone. Some nationalities need an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even to change planes within the Schengen Area.

Rules vary by airport and nationality. Check below for transit requirements at major European airports.

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