Transit visa — do Indians need one for their layover?

Some countries require a transit visa even if you don't leave the airport.

WHERE Indians NEED Transit Visa

• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Airside Transit Visa required. Exception: US/Canada/AUS/NZ visa holders are exempt.
• 🇺🇸 USA: No transit-without-visa facility. Full B1/B2 needed even for connections.
• 🇪🇺 Schengen: Airport Transit Visa if changing terminals or 24hr+ layover. France: removed ATV for Indians since Apr 2026.
• 🇨🇦 Canada: Transit Without Visa program for qualifying routes to/from the US only.

WHERE Indians DON'T Need Transit Visa

🇦🇪 Dubai · 🇶🇦 Doha · 🇸🇬 Singapore · 🇲🇾 KL · 🇹🇭 Bangkok · 🇹🇷 Istanbul — stay in the international transit area between flights. No visa needed.