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Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

5–15 days

Estimated Cost

EUR €0–€90

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

24 hours

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Living in Spain

Cost of Living

26% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€22,000

Quality of Life

183/200

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Overview

Visa for transit through Schengen airport international zone without entering the territory.

The Spain Airport Transit Visa (Type A) permits nationals of specific countries to transit through the international zone of a Spanish airport without entering Schengen territory. It covers a single layover and does not allow passage through passport control or access to Spain itself.

Stay is limited to the international transit area only — typically 24 hours. The visa is not renewable and carries no PR pathway, work rights, or dependent option. The fee is EUR 90 for adults (12+) and EUR 45 for children aged 6-11; under-6s are exempt. Processing takes 15 working days minimum.

This visa is ideal for travelers from ATV-required nationalities making a connecting flight through a Spanish airport en route to a non-Schengen destination.

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Cost Breakdown

Application fee (adult 12+)EUR €90

Application fee (child 6-11)EUR €45

Application fee (child under 6)EUR €0

TotalEUR €0–€90

Eligible Nationalities (42)

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Congo - Kinshasa Eritrea

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Ghana

India

Iran

Iraq

Nigeria

Pakistan

Somalia

Sri Lanka

Burkina Faso

Cameroon

Chad

Central African Republic Cuba

Cuba

Djibouti

Egypt

Gambia

Côte d’Ivoire Guinea

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a national of a country subject to the airport transit visa requirement (as per Annex I of EU Visa Code).

Must hold a valid passport issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages.

Must possess a valid visa or residence permit for the final destination country outside the Schengen area.

Must not intend to enter the Schengen territory (transit must remain within the international transit area of the airport).

Must provide proof of the onward journey (confirmed flight tickets).

Must pay the applicable visa fee.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed and signed Schengen visa application form.

Valid passport (original and photocopy of biometric data page).

Recent passport-sized photograph (meeting Schengen specifications).

Proof of onward travel (confirmed flight itinerary).

Valid visa or entry permit for the final destination country.

Proof of legal residence in the country of application (if not a national).

Proof of payment of the visa fee.

Application Process

Complete application form: Fill out Schengen visa application

Prepare transit documents: Gather proof of onward travel and valid visa/entry permit for the final destination country

Submit application: Apply at Spanish embassy or consulate

Pay fee: Pay €90 visa fee

Await decision: Receive decision on application

Application Forms

Schengen Visa Application Form

Schengen Visa Application Form (uniform format per Regulation EC No 810/2009)

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Application Steps

Complete application form: Fill out Schengen visa application; Prepare transit documents: Gather pro…

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Fee Breakdown

Application fee (adult 12+): 90 EUR; Application fee (child 6-11): 45 EUR; Application fee (child un…

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Fees

EUR 90 (adults 12+); EUR 45 (children 6-11); free (under 6)

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Forms

Schengen Visa Application Form

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Schengen Visa Application Form (uniform format per Regulation EC No 810/2009)

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Forms · Schengen Visa Application Form · url

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Included Nationalities

AF; BD; CD; ER; ET; GH; IN; IR; IQ; NG; PK; SO; LK; BF; CM; TD; CF; CU; DJ; EG; GM; CI; GN; GW; HT; …

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Job Offer Required

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Official Information

Living in Spain

Cost of Living

26% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€22,000

Quality of Life

183/200

Full Country Guide

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Overview

Visa for transit through Schengen airport international zone without entering the territory.

This visa is ideal for travelers from ATV-required nationalities making a connecting flight through a Spanish airport en route to a non-Schengen destination.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a national of a country subject to the airport transit visa requirement (as per Annex I of EU Visa Code).

Must hold a valid passport issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages.

Must possess a valid visa or residence permit for the final destination country outside the Schengen area.

Must not intend to enter the Schengen territory (transit must remain within the international transit area of the airport).

Must provide proof of the onward journey (confirmed flight tickets).

Must pay the applicable visa fee.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed and signed Schengen visa application form.

Valid passport (original and photocopy of biometric data page).

Recent passport-sized photograph (meeting Schengen specifications).

Proof of onward travel (confirmed flight itinerary).

Valid visa or entry permit for the final destination country.

Proof of legal residence in the country of application (if not a national).

Proof of payment of the visa fee.

Application Process