Citizens of the following countries are required to hold an airport transit visa (ATV) when transiting through any airport in the Schengen Area (Visa code handbook Annexe 7A)
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Iran
- Iraq
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
You do not need an airport transit visa if you hold a valid Schengen visa, national long-stay visa or residence permit issued by one of the European Union countries
The application process for an airport transit visa is the same as for a normal Schengen visa.