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France Waives Airport Transit Visa Requirement For Indian Passport Holders From April 2026

France Waives Airport Transit Visa Requirement for Indian Passport Holders from April 2026

France Waives Airport Transit Visa Requirement for Indian Passport Holders from April 2026France Waives Airport Transit Visa Requirement for Indian Passport Holders from April 2026

Summary

In a major travel boost for Indians, France has removed the airport transit visa (ATV) requirement effective April 10, 2026. Indian nationals holding ordinary passports can now transit through French airports (staying in the international zone) without a visa when connecting to a third country. The move follows President Macron’s February 2026 announcement during his India visit.

France Waives Airport Transit Visa Requirement for Indian Passport Holders from April 2026

Indian travellers have received excellent news! From April 10, 2026, France has officially waived the airport transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders. Nationals with ordinary passports no longer need a transit visa when passing through the international zones of French airports, provided they remain airside and are connecting onward to a third country.
This long-awaited change, announced by French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to India in February 2026, simplifies layovers at major hubs like Paris Charles de Gaulle and makes routing through France far more convenient and cost-effective. It eliminates the previous hassle of applying for a transit visa, which involved time, biometrics, and fees.
The exemption aligns France with similar recent moves by countries like Germany, making European connections smoother for Indian travellers. Always ensure you have a confirmed onward ticket and valid destination visa before travelling.

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