Indian nationals no longer need a visa to transfer at German airports, following a change to Germany's transit rules that took effect on Wednesday.
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Updated: Wed 3 Jun 2026 16:13 CET
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A "Departure" sign stands in front of the large display board in Frankfurt Airport. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Andreas Arnold
Indian nationals no longer need a visa to transfer at German airports, following a change to Germany's transit rules that took effect on Wednesday.
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