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News India Live, Digital Desk: Nowadays, when you and I plan to travel abroad, the biggest worry while booking tickets is whether ‘transit visa’ will be required in any of the countries in between? Recently, Germany has relaxed these rules for Indians in such a way that it will bring a smile on the face of any traveller. But the question is, after all Transit Visa What is the problem and what new has Germany done for us?
What is transit visa in simple language?
Suppose you are going from Delhi to America and your flight stops at Frankfurt or Munich airport in Germany. There you just have to get off one flight and catch another flight, that is, you will not go out of that country. In such a situation, ‘Temporary Permission’ is required to spend a few hours in the international area of that airport. Airport Transit Visa (ATV) They say. Many times people get stuck at the airport without it and are refused boarding.
What has changed now between India and Germany?
The news is that now Indian passport holders will not need a transit visa every time they pass through Germany. If you already have US, Canada, Japan or any Schengen country If you have a valid visa from Germany or have residency there, you can transit through German airports without any extra visa.
This change is not just a technical rule, but it shows how strong the diplomatic and economic relations between India and Germany are becoming. Germany is now seeing Indian talent and tourists not as a burden but as an important partner.
How will you benefit from this change?
First things first—there will be less stress! Many times people would miss their connecting flights due to delay in getting visas. The second big advantage is that now you will get freedom from the huge fees and paperwork of transit visa. If you are a student or often go out for work, then this rule is no less than a gift for you.
some small but important things
Keep in mind that this rule applies only when you are outside the airport. International Transit Area Are not coming out of. If you want to leave the airport and explore the city, you will still need a ‘Normal Schengen Visa’.
Overall, this step of Germany has brought relief to millions of Indians who are global travelers. This will not only save time but will also make our experience of going abroad even smoother.
