Visa-free transit for Indians at French Airports: MEA

Indians transiting through France exclusively by air will no longer require a transit visa, as the French government has operationalised an agreement to remove such a requirement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the announcement at his weekly media briefing here, saying India welcomes the move. 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 to India, as also further facilitation of smoother movement of people, and enhancing of people-to-people ties.

Delhi: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "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 for transit visas for Indian passport holders was… pic.twitter.com/2WeQkI4Knf

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Later in a statement, the MEA said the visa-free transit for Indian nationals transiting through the European territory of France has now been operationalised by the French government. The decision showcases deep commitment by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen bilateral relations, the MEA said.