Its on Lufthansa site to check entry requirement to any country you are travelling from/to. You need schengen visa to transit through 2 or more schengen states. Most times people make this mistake because of the cheaper tickets, it also happens to people who see transit flights through US without US visa, the ticket is usually cheaper and they book it without checking requirements. Always safer to call the airline before issuing ticket to be on the safe side
You need to check the countries' offical website dedicated to immirgration and visas. It's pretty clear on the EU website and Germany's government website, that if you are passport holder from Nigeria you will need an airport transit visa. However there are some exceptions if you hold a residency permit or a long stay visa issued out by the EU, USA, Canada, you may not need a transit visa. Always check before you travel.
That's is so sad, it happened to us too. We transiting through France to the UK, hubby needed a transit visa for France and we were not aware of this. Sorry ooh
Your video saved my cash. I booked a flight from Lagos to Toronto via United with a stop in the USA (not having a US transit visa). I remembered seeing this video earlier and immediately requested a refund, which was done in a week. Could have lost me $2500. Thanks.
You will still be denied boarding even if you choose to fly with AirFrance / Lufthansa again. Any Nigerian nationals need a transit visa for the Schengen area, even though they only transit thru one Schengen airport. On the other hand, Chinese nationals do not need a transit visa for the Schengen area as long as they only transit one Schengen airport but they still need a visa if they need to change airports within the Schengen area. It's your responsibility to check visa requirements for every country you transit in. Do your research before you book and do not depend on the airline because it is not going to do that for you. My advice if you travel between Nigeria and Canada: transit through Istanbul, Cairo, Jeddah or Addis Ababa where you do not need a Schengen visa.
1. You are blessed if you can travel when you are tired of Nigeria. 2. You are absolutely right about the Airline providing info about visa information. 3. Not the worst situation.
Many people in Africa don’t listen. I have warned people about transit visa and three from my Makoko neighborhood didn’t listen. They were turned back at Charles De Gaulle airport.
I am transiting through Frankfurt and Munich my final destination is Toronto do i need transit visa? It’s the same country different state ? And I am using Lufthansa
I think you do because the rule says “you need a Schengen transit visa If you have a connection between two airports in the Schengen Area…” I advise you double check with their customer reps.
This just happened to my husband. We're still devastated sef. He got to Heathrow yesterday afternoon from Abuja, to board the next flight to Canada last night. But anyways it's a long story. The point is that he's back in Abuja this morning. God will surely make another way.
I don’t get your point . It is common knowledge that if you’re going outside the airport transit area in any of those airports in the Schengen area you’ll need a Schengen visa. Even if they allowed you to travel that day you’d have faced issues in Frankfurt. It is also common knowledge that you need to clear US customs and border protection if transiting through any US airport. You didn’t do your homework and Lufthansa isn’t at fault here
Good for allbof you that refuse to patronize African Airlines! I fly Ethiopian Airline straight from Lagos with just Canadian Visa.....Make una believe in Africa!!!
What ever said I think you should have been checking the website for any changes or visa requirements. There's always google to help you out. It's our fault and you cannot blame the airlines. As travelers we should be vigilant of the rules and changes. When you get cheap airlines, you need to be extra careful.
Its on Lufthansa site to check entry requirement to any country you are travelling from/to. You need schengen visa to transit through 2 or more schengen states. Most times people make this mistake because of the cheaper tickets, it also happens to people who see transit flights through US without US visa, the ticket is usually cheaper and they book it without checking requirements. Always safer to call the airline before issuing ticket to be on the safe side
Very true
This narrative is wrong. The information on Lufthansa site.
Thanks for sharing.Very useful information.
You need to check the countries' offical website dedicated to immirgration and visas. It's pretty clear on the EU website and Germany's government website, that if you are passport holder from Nigeria you will need an airport transit visa. However there are some exceptions if you hold a residency permit or a long stay visa issued out by the EU, USA, Canada, you may not need a transit visa.
Always check before you travel.
My cousin traveled with Lufthansa to Canada last year September and she didn't have transit visa
Her flight involved transit points. May be Frankfurt and another city before Canada. Tickets that involve two transit points tend to be cheaper
Right into it. You go throu customs, passport,,...all the the checks...only to get to the boarding part then hear you cant board😢😢😢😢
That's is so sad, it happened to us too. We transiting through France to the UK, hubby needed a transit visa for France and we were not aware of this. Sorry ooh
Your video saved my cash. I booked a flight from Lagos to Toronto via United with a stop in the USA (not having a US transit visa). I remembered seeing this video earlier and immediately requested a refund, which was done in a week. Could have lost me $2500. Thanks.
I usually fly Qatar through Doha or Emirates through Dubai it's seamless
You will still be denied boarding even if you choose to fly with AirFrance / Lufthansa again. Any Nigerian nationals need a transit visa for the Schengen area, even though they only transit thru one Schengen airport. On the other hand, Chinese nationals do not need a transit visa for the Schengen area as long as they only transit one Schengen airport but they still need a visa if they need to change airports within the Schengen area. It's your responsibility to check visa requirements for every country you transit in. Do your research before you book and do not depend on the airline because it is not going to do that for you. My advice if you travel between Nigeria and Canada: transit through Istanbul, Cairo, Jeddah or Addis Ababa where you do not need a Schengen visa.
Or Qatar Air too, no need for visa in Doha
Traveller always complain about this air service.. i don't think i will use them.. Thank you for this information
1. You are blessed if you can travel when you are tired of Nigeria.
2. You are absolutely right about the Airline providing info about visa information.
3. Not the worst situation.
Hello, soryy about what happened to you, please what route did you use to travel to Canada?
Hello, please i have a flight connect from Nigeria to Germany to UK, then to Canada, on thesame airline and thesame terminal.
I have two layovers
Where did she get that pure leaf then 🤔🤔🤔
what that site said, made no sense. Always get info only on official websites or from real people who went through the process
Many people in Africa don’t listen. I have warned people about transit visa and three from my Makoko neighborhood didn’t listen. They were turned back at Charles De Gaulle airport.
Wow. This is serious o, cos I went through that same airport 2 months ago and I was able to pass through to Canada without any transit visa
@@chidinmaegbordi7436You must have passed through at the end of the month when they had just been paid. They're hateful when they're broke😅
Hi dear nyc information... So ome doesn't need a transit visa in Paris for a one layoff to Canada
I am transiting through Frankfurt and Munich my final destination is Toronto do i need transit visa? It’s the same country different state ? And I am using Lufthansa
I think you do because the rule says “you need a Schengen transit visa If you have a connection between two airports in the Schengen Area…”
I advise you double check with their customer reps.
@@oyinajayi hmmm how do I get in contact with them ?
This just happened to my husband. We're still devastated sef. He got to Heathrow yesterday afternoon from Abuja, to board the next flight to Canada last night. But anyways it's a long story. The point is that he's back in Abuja this morning. God will surely make another way.
Omg! I’m so sorry to hear this ❤
What happened?
But Heathrow doesn’t need transit visa if it’s one stop flight from lagos to Canada
Hmmmm sorry about that
I don’t get your point . It is common knowledge that if you’re going outside the airport transit area in any of those airports in the Schengen area you’ll need a Schengen visa. Even if they allowed you to travel that day you’d have faced issues in Frankfurt. It is also common knowledge that you need to clear US customs and border protection if transiting through any US airport.
You didn’t do your homework and Lufthansa isn’t at fault here
Ok Mr common knowledge. Move along
Its all airlines, once its more than 1 connection, then you will need transit visa.
We have to abide by the airline rules and laws, not our own rules. Don't blame the airline. Take responsibility. This is a lesson to be learned.
Its so sad that i know an individual that was in the same situation 😢. Thats how common it is
My dear ur lucky God waged u from traveling at that moment cus u would have been dead so every disappointment is a blessing ❤
Haba mana… Mr ! She clearly said she misunderstood the law.
Canadian Pearson airport is so very strict
Why ?
Hi am Paul from Uganda thanks 🙏 for the update
That Toronto Ontoria airport
Because it was cheap and that is your fault, It's two or more why do you board? They said it clear
You have problems!. Listen to her clearly.
May be you drank too much pure leaf, a very bad beverage for stroke and heart attack.
Good for allbof you that refuse to patronize African Airlines! I fly Ethiopian Airline straight from Lagos with just Canadian Visa.....Make una believe in Africa!!!
Advice use Arabian Airlines.
What ever said I think you should have been checking the website for any changes or visa requirements. There's always google to help you out. It's our fault and you cannot blame the airlines. As travelers we should be vigilant of the rules and changes. When you get cheap airlines, you need to be extra careful.
If you understand what the situation is, why are you arguing knowing that you are in the wrong!
Ignorant is not a bliss.
You don't have to fly with that airline. You have a choice. Stop the blame game.! You are ignorant. Do your homework.