New Delhi, June 3 -- Starting June 3, 2026, Indians travellers passing through German airports will not require an airport transit visa.

The German embassy said in a statement, "Indian nationals will no longer need a transit visa when travelling to another country with a layover at a German airport. The lifting of the so-called airport transit visa requirement for Indian citizens was announced in the Federal Law Gazette on June 2, 2026, and takes effect on June 3, 2026."

The embassy also said that the measure is expected to ease the travel for Indian citizens transiting through Germany and contribute to greater mobility between the two countries.

It further noted that the decision underscores Germany's efforts to strengthen economic co...