A France Airport Transit Visa is specifically designed for individuals who need to pass through a French airport en route to another country, without entering French territory. This visa also applies to those who need to join a ship in France or stopover as an aircraft crew member. As part of the French short-stay visa category, it has a validity period of 24 hours.
Whether a transit visa is required depends on several factors, including the applicant's nationality, the type of visa they hold, and the specific category they fall under.
Based on the mode of transport and the purpose for entering France, there are three main types of transit visas:
1. Airport Transit Visa (A-Visa): For individuals transiting through a French airport without entering France.
2. Seafarer’s Transit Visa: For crew members of ships docking in France.
3. Airlines’ Staff Members Visa: For aviation personnel stopping over in France as part of their duties.
Each of these visa types caters to specific transit needs and ensures that travelers pass through France in compliance with French visa regulations.