The visa-free transit decision comes as part of broader efforts by India and Germany to deepen cooperation across education, mobility and people-centric exchanges, alongside growing strategic and econ

Germany will provide visa-free transit for Indian passport holders, allowing easier travel during layovers without needing an airport transit visa.

Germany scraps transit visa for Indians during Chancellor Merz’s India visit as PM Modi welcomes boost to travel and ties.

Germany has announced a visa-free transit facility for Indian passport holders during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India, a move aimed at making international travel easier for Indians and deepening people-to-people ties between the two countries.

The two leaders discussed bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues, marking a significant moment in India-Germany relations as the two countries celebrate 25 years of their Strategic Partnership.

Germany has announced a visa-free transit facility for Indian travellers, easing layovers at major German airports and strengthening travel connectivity between India and Europe.

Germany and India are hammering out the details of a submarine manufacturing deal worth at least $8 billion — the largest-ever defense agreement for New Delhi, according to officials with direct knowledge of the details.

Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Prime Minister Modi recalled the role of Indian thinkers and freedom fighters in shaping Germany’s intellectual and political landscape.