Update – The transit visa free provisions made during the lockdown in 2020 have since been removed for Nigerian passport holders. Transit visas are required again. See recent article about this
Air France recently announced its transit visa policy for some African countries, including Nigeria and Indian nationals.
The airline stated;
“ Please be informed that if transiting through two Schengen Countries a visa will be required. Also note that a Schengen visa is needed for all connections between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airport, Paris
Air France is committed to offering its passengers seamless travel. This development will further ensure that our passengers enjoy smooth transfers in Paris Charles de Gaulle, Airport.”
TRANSIT VISA TO ALL DESTINATIONS
VIA PARIS CDG WITH AIR FRANCE
Air France announces that transit visa is no longer required for Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, Sierra Leonean and Indian Nationals if directly transiting in Paris (Charles de Gaulle only) to any destination if holding a valid resident permit or visa for the U.K, the U.S.A., Canada, Ireland, Japan, Bulgaria, Romania or the European Economic Area (EEA). In addition, he /she should hold a valid visa for the final destination.
Learn how to apply for your Schengen visa here.
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Please is the transit visa not required for Nigerians traveling from lagos directly transiting in Paris with final destination to the USA?
if not, can i know when the policy was changed.
thanks a lot
jude
Hello, apologies for the delayed response. Yes, the transit visa is no longer required when travelling through Charles de Gaulle and Orly airport as long as you have a valid visa for the countries listed in the article, USA included.
Hello,
For one travelling from Nigeria to United Kingdom through France do i need a schengen transit visa?
As long as you have a valid visa or work permit for UK and are only transiting through just 1 Schengen country, then you should be fine. Also make sure to check with the airline incase of any last minute changes since they shared this press release.
This is not true please. Transit visa IS required by Nigerians and other African countries highlighted travelling only to the UK except if they hold a valid UK Visa or Resident Visa + any of valid US or Canada Visa. Schengen Visa (NOT Transit Visa) is required for passengers travelling through multiple schengen countries. Transit Visa is NOT required by Nigerians travelling to the US or Canada.
This was true for the lockdown period in 2020/2021. This article has since been updated to show that Nigerians no longer can travel visa free in the first paragraph.
I am traveling to UK with uk visa, will need transit visa if i am not going outside airport. Just connecting flights. Is transit visa required ?
Pls am a student from Nigeria going to UK on money I have a student visa ,pls do I need a transit visa
Please, do I need a transit visa to travel from Nigeria to UK from October 2022 using Air France?
Please does Nigerians with UK visa need a France transit visa?
“if holding a valid resident permit or visa for the U.K” You do not need the transit visa. But also make sure to check with the airline in case they have made new changes also.
Was at the airport today traveling to the UK on Air France. I was told I needed an additional transit visa. Am so confused at what to do next. I need help and someone to explain. Is it that my ticket money just went down the drains or what
The transit visa requirement was removed only during the lockdown, since then, this article was updated and states the following, “Update – The transit visa free provisions made during the lockdown in 2020 have since been removed for Nigerian passport holders. Transit visas are required again.”
Hi Bilikisu, please how did you get sorted? I’m flying to Nigeria tomorrow and asked to get transit visa. I need some guidance.
Thank you
Can Nigerians still stop over in a Paris enroute UK without a transit visa ?
Can Nigerians still stop over in Paris enroute UK without a transit visa ?
Yes.
Does a Nigerian using an Air France airline (1 stop at charles De Gaulle) to uk with a Valid UK visa need a transit visa?
As of today, no they do not.
If i’m travelling from Turkey to Nigeria and I have transit in Paris, do I need a transit visa
Pls, I would like to know if I need a transit visa for Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) transiting to Mexico?
Is there any airframce document or website link or reference i can cite for this informatiin
Please Do I need a transit visa to transit from Paris to punta Cana my final Destination? Pls help oooh!
Planning to travel to India from Mexico city via Paris. Do we need any transit visa ? Already we are holding Mexican work permit visa (FM3)
Please check with the airline to confirm restrictions.
Do I need transit visa, passing through Paris to Canada. I have valid visa to Canada and already bought Air France ticket.
Please respond.
Please note the first paragraph in this article. Things have since changed since the lockdown – “Update – The transit visa free provisions made during the lockdown in 2020 have since been removed for Nigerian passport holders. Transit visas are required again.”
So if a visa was required before the lockdown, then it will be safe to presume that it is required now, except otherwise stated by Air France.
Do I need transit visa, have a uk residence permit, and I want to travel to Nigeria through airfrance
Please I am a bit confused with messages online and the airline service saying only the embassy can answer this.
Travelling from Lagos to UK with fe hours stopover in Paris and return with stop over in Amsterdam,.do I need a transit visa? I hold a valid UK visa.
Will appreciate your quick response
Thanks
Yes you do, the transit visa requirement was removed only during the lockdown, since then, this article was updated and states the following, “Update – The transit visa free provisions made during the lockdown in 2020 have since been removed for Nigerian passport holders. Transit visas are required again.”
Hello I’m a Liberian and resident of the United Arab Emirates can I’m traveling to ivory coast, can I transit in Paris CDG airport?
I booked a return ticket to uk through air France, but I want to know if a transit visa is required since I have a very short stop over. Please quick response is required.
I’m traveling to the Uk from Nigeria with a stop over in Paris through Air France is a transit visa needed ?
A Nigerian passport holder travelling to Dominican republic on Air France,does he reqiure transit visa or schengen visa?
Yes
I believe so
Do I need a transit visa for Air France to Benin-Cotonu with UK indefinite leave to remain on Refugee Travel document.
Will appreciate your reply
I do not know how the refugee document works, apologies.
Please I’m traveling to the UK but I have 9hours+ stop over at Paris do I need transit visa. Thanks
Please I am traveling to the UK in two weeks through air France with a stop at CDG. What do I need, a shengen visa or transit visa?
Hi. I am traveling from Delhi, India to London via paris..do I need transit visa? I have 2.5 hours of layover at paris cdg Airport.
I’m traveling to the Uk from Nigeria with only ONE stop over in Paris (CDG) through Air France is a transit visa needed ?
I have a student UK visa on my Nigerian passport.
A quick response will be appreciated
Hello Zainab, I’m set to travel to Uk on 7th October using Air France airline and I’ve heard a lot about whether I need transit visa or not. Although I have a valid Uk visa and I really need to hear from the representative whether or not I need transit visa. I’m only having few hours stop over at Paris and will remain at the airport in Paris before connecting to UK
My own is, will the ticket money be refunded since they wouldn’t let people fly without the transit Visa?
My mum wasnt allowed, and she has just got another ticket. Will Airfrance refund?
You should contact your travel agent. The bonus of covid is that most airlines are more flexible with tickets so, they may issue you a ticket voucher instead.
Does Sierra Leone passport holder traveling to Jamaica true France from Istanbul need a transit visa
Within the airport transit area for less 24 hrs
Based on the article on https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/airport-transit-visa you do.
I am a Nigerian travelling from Luanda to Abuja through AF,connecting at CDG,do I need a transit visa?
Yes you do.
Hi,
I would like to double check if I require to provide a transit visa travelling from Toronto to lagos through Paris.
I only have one European country connecting stop which is Paris.
Hi,
Please, I hold a Nigerian passport with a Canadian PR status. I’m travelling from Lagos through Paris to Toronto. Will I need a transit visa to stopover in Paris?
Do I need a transit visa as a Nigerian travelling from the UK to Nigeria through Qatar Airlines? Connecting flight from Doha Airport to Nigeria. I have searched on their website but no information. A matter of urgency pls. Thanks