Germany lifted the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals on 3 June 2026, ending the need for a Schengen type A transit visa for airside connections through German airports. The exemption applies only to passengers remaining in the international transit area while continuing to a third country.
The Federal Foreign Office confirmed that Indian nationals no longer require an airport transit visa for stopovers or connecting flights. The change is operationally significant for hubs such as Frankfurt and Munich, where Indian passengers have long faced an additional visa step for onward travel to destinations including the UK, the US and Canada.
The rule does not permit entry into Germany or travel within the Schengen area. Passengers who leave the transit zone, collect baggage, or connect via another airport in the Schengen area still need the appropriate Schengen visa.