Good news! France scraps transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders
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What Happened
France scrapped the airport transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders, effective April 10, 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs announced the decision, citing strengthened India-France relations elevated to special global strategic partnership. French President Macron announced the measure during his February 2026 India visit, facilitating smoother travel and enhanced people-to-people connectivity between the nations.
Key Entities
FranceIndiaIndian passport holdersMinistry of External AffairsEmmanuel MacronApril 10 2026