The decision was announced in a joint statement following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit to India.
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Germany Grants Visa-Free Transit for Indian Passport Holders

  • Germany announced visa-free transit for Indian passport holders at its airports.
  • The decision followed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's official visit to India.
  • Indian travelers can transit without a visa but must remain inside the airport.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Chancellor Merz, highlighting strengthened people-to-people relations.
  • The visit also marked 75 years of India-Germany diplomatic relations and 25 years of strategic partnership.

Why It Matters: Germany now offers visa-free airport transit for Indian passport holders, boosting bilateral ties.

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