Italy•EuropeAirport Transit Visa (Type A)
At a Glance
Processing Time
15 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 1 day
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Transit visa for passage through international zone of airport. Does not allow entry into Schengen territory. Required for nationals of specific countries to transit through Italian airports.
The Airport Transit Visa (Type A) is required only for nationals of specific countries to transit through the international zone of an Italian airport. It does not permit entry into Schengen territory even if the applicant must stay overnight.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months after visa expiration months
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AF, BD, CD, ER, ET, GH, IR, IQ, NG, PK, SO, LK, CU, SN, SY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond transit date
Passport photos
1-2 biometric photos
Onward ticket
Connecting flight confirmation to destination country
Visa for destination
Valid visa for country after transit if required
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Advantages
- No cost for most categories
- Only needed for specific nationalities
- Quick processing possible
Considerations
- No access to airport terminal facilities
- Limited to airport transit zone
- Cannot enter Schengen territory
- Cannot extend if flight is delayed
Application Process
Check if required
Verify if your nationality requires airport transit visa
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photos, onward ticket, and visa for destination country
Submit application
Apply at Italian consulate in your country of residence
Await decision
Check application status with consulate
Application Forms
Airport Transit Visa Application
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