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Åland Islands visas

Åland Islands transit visa

Most passengers can change flights without a visa if they stay in one airport's international transit area for less than one day. Some nationalities need an airport transit visa even when staying there.

Ways to get a Åland Islands transit visa

  1. Transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Passengers who do not need an airport transit visa, or who hold an exemption, can generally transfer within one airport's international transit area for less than one day.

    Stay
    Less than 24 hours.

  2. Airport transit visa

    Visa needed

    Travellers from the listed countries need this visa for airport transit unless an exemption applies.

    Fee
    Standard Schengen visa fee: EUR 90. Reduced fees and exemptions may apply.
    Processing
    Within 15 calendar days for an accepted application with no issues.
    1. Apply through the relevant embassy or consulate.
    2. Submit the application no more than six months before travel.
    3. Attend in person for a first application and provide required supporting documents and biometrics.

Who needs it

Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka need an airport transit visa unless exempt.

Who doesn't

Exemptions include holders of certain visas or residence permits, diplomatic passport holders, family members of European single-market citizens and flight crew.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?
Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport
If your transfer requires leaving the international transit area or entering the Schengen Area, the normal entry rules apply. An airport transit visa does not replace entry permission.
Longest transit
24 hours
Transit without a visa
Stay in the international transit area of one airport for less than 24 hours. The airport layout and connecting flight must allow the transfer without leaving that area. Travellers on the common airport transit visa list must hold an exemption to use this rule.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your flight connection stays within one airport's international transit area.
  2. Check whether your nationality requires an airport transit visa and whether you have an exemption.
  3. If you need a visa, apply through the relevant embassy or consulate.

What to bring

  • Travel document.
  • Qualifying visa or residence permit if claiming that exemption.
  • Supporting application documents if applying for a visa.

Good to know

  • The visa-free transit rule requires a transfer that is possible without leaving the international transit area.
  • Finland adds no nationalities beyond the common airport transit visa list.
  • A connection through another Schengen country may have different additional nationality requirements.
  • The time limit is less than 24 hours, rather than a full 24 hours.
  • The ability to stay in an international transit area depends on the airport and flights.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Åland Islands?

Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka need an airport transit visa unless exempt. Exemptions include holders of certain visas or residence permits, diplomatic passport holders, family members of European single-market citizens and flight crew.

What are the ways to get a transit visa for Åland Islands?

There are 2 options: Transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Airport transit visa (a visa from an embassy).

How long can I stay on a Åland Islands transit visa?

Transit without a visa is generally limited to less than one day in one airport's international transit area.

How much does a Åland Islands transit visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa application fee: EUR 90, with reduced fees and exemptions for qualifying applicants.

How long does a Åland Islands transit visa take?

Within 15 calendar days for an accepted application with no issues.

What documents do I need for a Åland Islands transit visa?

Travel document.; Qualifying visa or residence permit if claiming that exemption.; Supporting application documents if applying for a visa..

How do I apply for a Åland Islands transit visa?

1. 1. Check whether your flight connection stays within one airport's international transit area. 2. 2. Check whether your nationality requires an airport transit visa and whether you have an exemption. 3. 3. If you need a visa, apply through the relevant embassy or consulate.

How long can I stay in transit in Åland Islands?

Up to 24 hours, if you meet the conditions. Stay in the international transit area of one airport for less than 24 hours. The airport layout and connecting flight must allow the transfer without leaving that area. Travellers on the common airport transit visa list must hold an exemption to use this rule.

Can I stay inside the airport in Åland Islands without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: If your transfer requires leaving the international transit area or entering the Schengen Area, the normal entry rules apply. An airport transit visa does not replace entry permission.

What rules do I have to follow on a Åland Islands transit visa?

The visa-free transit rule requires a transfer that is possible without leaving the international transit area. Finland adds no nationalities beyond the common airport transit visa list. A connection through another Schengen country may have different additional nationality requirements.

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