France Removes Airport Transit Visa for Indian Travellers from April 2026

What Has Changed

The updated rules include:

• No Airport Transit Visa required
• Applies to airside transit only (no entry into Schengen area)
• A confirmed onward ticket is still required

Until now, even short connections through France often required a separate visa, despite travellers not entering the country.

This is particularly useful for long-haul trips where Europe is used as a transit point.

Important Limitations

The update applies only to transit. Key restrictions still remain:

• Leaving the airport still requires a Schengen visa
• Travellers must stay within the international transit zone
• Visa requirements for the final destination remain unchanged

Not meeting these conditions can still lead to issues at boarding or during transit.

In practice, it means:

• Fewer documents to prepare
• No additional visa fees for transit
• More flexibility when choosing flight routes
• Easier connections via major hubs like Paris