Transit visa required - via Amsterdam

[coolguy2010]

Hi,

I hope that there is no transit visa required while flying thru KLM from Dubai-Amsterdam-Toronto

Just want to double check with u guys who have travelled. My hault will be 3.5 hours at Amsterdam

Regards
Cool

 

[cocknbull]

Yes no transit visa needed when you have Canadian PR...Good luck

 

[coolguy2010]

Thx for quick reply cocknbull

Yes no transit visa needed when you have Canadian PR...Good luck

 

[jazz2013]

if we dont have the PR (landing in canada for the first time),do we need a visa for amsterdam if going via KLM or London if going via british airways or detroit if going by lufthansa..i need a stop over on my way to toronto but not sure abt the transit visa issue...

 

[zardoz]

if we dont have the PR (landing in canada for the first time),do we need a visa for amsterdam if going via KLM or London if going via british airways or detroit if going by lufthansa..i need a stop over on my way to toronto but not sure abt the transit visa issue...

The answer was the first "hit" on Google... http://www.rsonac.org/schengen-visa/visa-instructions-for-the-netherlands---schengen/other-citizens/airport-transit-visa-for-the-netherlands---schengen.html
The second "hit" on Google adds confirmation http://www.government.nl/issues/visa-for-the-netherlands-and-the-caribbean-parts-of-the-kingdom/visa-for-the-netherlands-the-schengen-visa

Airport Transit Visa for the Netherlands / Schengen

AIRPORT TRANSIT VISA REQUIREMENTS
An airport transit visa allows the applicant to stay within the international transit zone only. The applicant is not allowed to go through customs and enter the Netherlands / Schengen area, even if you want to leave the airport only for a few hours.

If you wish to leave the airport, need to collect your luggage, or check in with another airline for an onward flight within the Schengen area, regular visa requirements for a short-stay Schengen visa apply. Please use the Visa Inquiry Form to find out whether you need a Schengen visa.

DO I NEED A VISA?
An airport transit visa, which means passing through the international transit zone of an airport, is no longer required for holders of a valid visa for the USA, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or an EEA-member state or if they are on the return journey from these countries after having made use of this visa.

NOTE:
The following categories are exempt from the Airport Transit Visa requirement:

Holders of a valid residence permit for Canada (PRC), the United States of America (ARC or I551 stamp), or one of the EEA member states. The residence permit must be valid on the arrival and departure date from the Netherlands.
Holders of a valid visa for the USA, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or an EEA-member states or if they are on return journey from these countries having made use of this visa
Holders of a US or Canadian Refugee Travel Document
Holders of a Diplomatic or Service (special) passports
Holders of a Flight Crew Member's License or a Crew Member Certificate issued based on the Agreement of Chicago.
WHO SHOULD APPLY

If after reading through the above exemptions you believe you still need an airport transit visa, please email the Netherlands Information Desk submitting the following information:

subject: airport transit visa request

In the message:

1.your name
2.date and place of birth
3.type of passport you are holding
4.your nationality
5.your full travel route (including stops and transfers)
6.and most importantly your (visa) status upon arrival and current (visa) status.

Please note: we cannot process a visa request if you are an illegal immigrant.

I assume, that as you have even raised the question, that you are not visa-exempt for Canada. So, for your first "landing" visit to get your PR, you will have the normal "single use" travel visa to allow you to "land". So, no, you don't need a transit visa.

 

[jazz2013]

ok dont need transit visa for amsterdam...how about london ...for america i think transit visa is required?

 

[coolguy2010]

for Detroit, or any other american places , u need transit visa

ok dont need transit visa for amsterdam...how about london ...for america i think transit visa is required?

 

[ItsBeenLongNow]

Hi,

I hope that there is no transit visa required while flying thru KLM from Dubai-Amsterdam-Toronto

Just want to double check with u guys who have travelled. My hault will be 3.5 hours at Amsterdam

Regards
Cool

Not Required

 

[zardoz]

ok dont need transit visa for amsterdam...how about london ...for america i think transit visa is required?

Pretty sure it's the same rules for London as we are part of the Schengen area.

 

[Measho]

Yes no transit visa needed when you have Canadian PR...Good luck

I have PR of canada and it that necessart to have a transit visa to netherlands

 

[Measho]

I have a travel document and pr of canada i have a transit in netherland is that necessary to have a transit visa please

 

[amit9569]

Is visa checked in Amsterdam r Dubai or Both.....my understanding was that once visa is verified in Dubai, one has to go through security check in Amsterdam. Please confirm. Thanks

 

[Kyewle]

Hi,

Im travelling to Montreal from India via 2 stops- Amsterdam and Paris.I have a Canadian PR.Is a transit visa required since im travelling between Amsterdam and Paris.Thanks