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France waives airport transit visa requirement for Indians
France announced that Indian nationals with ordinary passports will no longer need an airport transit visa when passing through the international zones of French airports. The change takes effect from April 10, 2026, and was publicly confirmed by the Embassy of France on April 23, 2026.
Why It Matters
The waiver simplifies transit through French airports for Indian travelers and could affect travel planning and visa procedures for those transiting France.
Timeline
2 Events
Embassy announces waiver via press statement
April 23, 2026
The Embassy of France announced in a press statement that Indian nationals transiting through France will no longer require an airport transit visa when passing through the international zones of airports located on French territory.
Airport transit visa waiver takes effect
April 10, 2026
With effect from April 10, 2026, Indian nationals possessing ordinary passports are no longer required to hold an airport transit visa when passing through the international zone of airports located on French territory.