Germany Scraps Airport Transit Visa for Indians: Easier Long-Haul Travel, Save Time & Money

• Germany has removed the Schengen airport transit visa requirement for Indian citizens travelling to non-Schengen destinations.
• The decision was announced during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to India, hailed as a "people-friendly outcome" by PM Narendra Modi.
• This rule targets long-haul transit, benefiting students, professionals, and families by eliminating costly and time-consuming visa applications (approx. €90, 15 days processing).
• Strict conditions apply: airside transit only, onward journey to non-Schengen destination, layover within 24 hours, confirmed tickets, and specific German airports (Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Berlin-Brandenburg).
• Travellers planning to leave the airport or flying to other Schengen destinations still require a full Schengen visa.

Why It Matters: Germany's new visa rule simplifies long-haul transit for Indians, saving time and money for non-Schengen travel.