Filipino going for a stop-over flight to Frankfurt airport, do we need a transit visa?

Yak Rider

Maybe, here's the info.....

/ 01MAR07 / 1405 UTC
National PHILIPPINES (PH) /Transit GERMANY (DE)
Destination SPAIN (ES)
ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW

GERMANY (DE)

Visa not required if:
- transiting only through Frankfurt, Munich or Hamburg; and
- continuing to a third country by same or first connecting
aircraft within 24 hours (Note: Hamburg transit area open
only between 04:30 and 23:30); and
- arriving from and departing to a non-Schengen State (see:
TIRGL/SCHS ); and
- not leaving the transit lounge; and
- holding ticket with confirmed reservation; and
- all travel documents required for next destination.
Transit through any other airports will require a (transit)
visa.

Transit without visa not available if making more than one
intermediate stop in Germany.

Non-compliance with the transit requirements (incl. forged
documents) results in:
a. fines for the transporting carrier varying between
EUR 1,000.- and EUR 2,500.- per passenger;
b. penalties of up to EUR 10,000.- per passenger in the event
that the carrier was negligent in taking the necessary
precaution to the end that the passenger complied with the
entry requirements; and
c. deportation to country of origin or any other place where
the person is admissible. Detention costs at carrier's
expense.

SPAIN (ES)

Passport required (must be valid at least 3 months beyond
expiry date of visa).

Visa required.

Visitor must hold:
- visible means of support during stay; and
- onward or return ticket and documents required for next
destination.

Non-compliance with the entry regulations may result
in fines between EUR 6,025.- and EUR 60,240.-.

Minors travelling accompanied by parent or legal guardian:
- up to/incl. 15 years old can be included in a parent's
passport but must be accompanied by that passport holder;
- all minors from 16 up to 18 years of age must hold their own
passport or National Identity Card.

Minors up to 18 years of age (from all countries) and
travelling unaccompanied must hold:
1. Passport; or
2. National Identity Card, and
exit form from country of origin (if required by that
country) certified by the parent(s) or legal guardian. This
certified exit form must be legalized by their local
authorities, e.g. police, immigration authorities, etc.

For travel within the Schengen area: travel documents are not
generally required for travel within the Schengen area for
immigration purposes, however, it is strongly recommended that
the minor be in possession of the exit form, as passengers may
be subject to random checks.

CHECK TINEWS/N14 - CARICOM SPECIAL VISA;

My world

If you have a connecting flight, you don't need a visa. You will not be allowed out of a "holding" area, so bring some money for tax free shopping. *L*

The "L" Word

Yes, you will need a visa to enter Germany and the other Schengen Zone nations (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden) egardless of what type of stopover you might have in Germany. Filipinos do require transit visas due to the history of many overstaying their short airport stays.

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