Indian passport holders don't need airport transit visa while passing through France

The updated rules have been incorporated into the official France-Visas platform, reflecting the new and smoother procedure for Indian travellers.

The French Embassy in India on Thursday said that from April 10 2026, Indian nationals possessing an ordinary passport are no longer required to hold an airport transit visa (ATV) when passing through the international zone of airports located in French territory.

It said, "This measure applies to passengers remaining in the international zone during a layover at a French airport en route to a third country."

In a post on X the Embassy wrote, "As of 10 April 2026, holders of ordinary Indian passports no longer require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when transiting through the international zone of any airport in France, as announced by President Macron during his recent India visit."

According to media reports, updated rules have been incorporated into the official France-Visas platform, reflecting the new and smoother procedure for Indian travellers.

The development is expected to simplify travel, reduce costs and ease planning for Indian passengers using key European airports as transit hubs, making long-haul journeys smoother and more accessible.