India on Thursday welcomed the announcement on the operationalisation of visa-free transit for Indian nationals transiting through French airports, saying that the decision is a reflection of the enduring partnership between the two nations.
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India on Thursday welcomed the announcement on the operationalisation of visa-free transit for Indian nationals transiting through French airports, saying that the decision is a reflection of the enduring partnership between the two nations.
Addressing his weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the removal of the transit requirement was agreed upon during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai in February, earlier this year.
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Jaiswal mentioned that the decision underscores the deepening India-France partnership, recently elevated to a Special Global Strategic Partnership during Macron’s visit.
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“We welcome the announcement on the operationalisation of visa-free transit for Indian nationals transiting through French airports. As you may recall, the removal of the requirement of transit visas for Indian passport holders was agreed upon between the Prime Minister and President Macron during their meeting in Mumbai in February this year,” he said.
“The Government of France has now operationalised this agreement, and Indian nationals transiting through mainland France exclusively by air will no longer need a transit visa with effect from 10 April 2026,” Jaiswal said.
“The decision reflects the enduring partnership between India and France, elevated to the level of a special global strategic partnership during the recent visit of President Macron, and further facilitation of smoother movement of people and enhanced people-to-people ties,” he stated.
Later in a statement, the MEA said the visa-free transit for Indian nationals transiting through French airports in the European territory has now been operationalised by the French Government.
“This follows an announcement made by Prime Minister Modi and President Macron during the latter’s visit to India in February 2026,” it said.
“Indian nationals transiting through the European territory of France exclusively by air will no longer require a transit visa, with effect from 10 April, 2026,” the statement said.
“The decision is a reflection of an enduring partnership between India and France and showcases deep commitment by the two leaders to strengthen bilateral relations, including strengthening of people-to-people bonds by facilitation of smoother movement of people between the two countries,” the statement added.
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