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.

Updated schengen transit visa policy- air france

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52 Comments

  1. jude nwaiwu Reply

    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.

  2. 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 ?

      • Duncan umukoro Onome Reply

        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?

  3. “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

  4. temi ihekuna Reply

    Can Nigerians still stop over in a Paris enroute UK without a transit visa ?

  5. temi ihekuna Reply

    Can Nigerians still stop over in Paris enroute UK without a transit visa ?

  6. 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?