Indian nationals will no longer require a transit visa when traveling to another country with a layover at a German airport. The lifting of the airport transit visa requirement for Indian citizens was announced in the Federal Law Gazette on June 2, 2026, and took effect on June 3, 2026.
This implements a result of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip to India in January of this year. It underlines the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening German Indian relations, facilitating the movement of people, and further strengthening economic ties.
Follow BOTT on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
Subscribe BOTT Channels on WhatsApp & Telegram to receive real time updates
