Has anyone recently travelled from USA to India via Paris on expired H1b visa stamp with approved i797? I checked with airline and they said that it’s okay but many other websites forums says that I will need transit visa for Paris
It feels absurd to get a transit visa for this and AFAIK you don’t need one but not a lawyer and have never done this before. Interested to know as well since I’ll be in a similar spot in a few months.
Are you an Indian citizen? If so you will need a Schengen Visa
Wrong
Your h1b or i797 has nothing to do with France (or any other country except US). What do you mean by transit? If your connection is in the same airport in Paris and you are not planning to leave airport (not entering country) then you don’t need any visa to Paris. If you are planning to change airport or just cross border or France you need a Schengen visa. You may (or not) need valid h1b if you apply for Schengen visa in US. (Have to look up list of required documents on consulate’s website)
H1b stamp has everything to do with it
Source?
U r screwed dude
Yes you will need a transit visa unless you have an unexpired visa for one of Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand
How long is your layover in Paris ? If you aren't stepping out of the airport, this is fine. They need a "schengen" Visa for letting you outside airport. There's a border control check on your way out. Apart from that, you're screwed! Source: lived in EU and had been in the same situation. For confirmation call the airport. Not the airlines
Here are your options, go via Amsterdam, middle East, east Asia like japan south korea. Or take a direct flight from New York or SFO.
Just get a schengen and visit Paris
Expired visa and transit through mainland Europe (countries part of European union) is a no no. Either fly directly or fly through middle east. The reason is : If you are denied boarding to final destination for whatever reason, they will send you back which is Usa in this case. But with expired visa you cannot enter usa. Why take the risk?
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I would err on the side of caution. There is a powerful administration that does or may not want to let you back in.