Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:36pm on 12 Jan 2026,Monday India Global
Germany announced visa-free transit for Indian passport holders during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first visit to India on January 12-13, 2026. Indian travelers passing through German airports en route to other countries will no longer need separate transit visas, simplifying international travel with less paperwork. Prime Minister Modi thanked Merz for this decision, which strengthens people-to-people ties between both nations. The joint statement emphasized growing exchanges of students, researchers, professionals, artists, and tourists, recognizing the Indian community's contributions to Germany's economy and culture. Discussions included expanding cooperation in education, research, and vocational training. Leaders welcomed rising Indian student numbers in Germany and agreed to create an Indo-German Comprehensive Roadmap on Higher Education. (PC: PTI)
