Transit visa for Paris?

[MoeDhi]

Hello everyone,

I am a Canadian Permanent Resident with Indian passport.

I am traveling to India via Paris (Toronto - Paris - New Delhi). With over 12 hrs of layover in Paris, I plan to visit the city => Do I need a transit visa for Paris?

Not sure if it is required, but I also have a valid US tourist visa

Any help would be appreciated as the French consulate doesn't confirm and gives out relatively confusing replies

Regards,
Mohit

 

[CaroM8]

Hello there!

Here is a link for you:

http://www.schengenvisainfo.com/france-visa/airport-transit-visa/

Basically it says that yes you do need a transit visa, but it only covers the airport, you cannot go out of the airport!

 

[CaroM8]

Actually I take that back!

I should have read further! It says that since you hold residency in Canada, you don't need the transit visa!

 

[MilesAway]

An airport transit visa only covers the airport. If you want to leave the airport, you'll need to apply for a tourist visa.