PM Modi, Merz Hold Bilateral Talks: From Defence to Visa-Free Transit, India & Germany Push Forward

Germany announces visa-free transit for Indian passport holders, signs trade deals

The joint statement highlighted the important role of the Indian community in Germany, noting its contributions to the country’s economy, innovation, and cultural life

Modi, Merz Sign 19 Deals, Including On Visa-Free Transit Through German Airports

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad on 12 January 2026 for his first official visit to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Merz, and the two leaders participated in a series of events, including a visit to the Gandhi Ashram and the inauguration of the International Kite Festival. The leaders then held bilateral talks in Gandhinagar, focusing on strengthening the India-Germany strategic partnership, signing multiple agr…

PM Modi, Merz hold bilateral talks: From defence to visa-free transit, India & Germany push forward

Modi, Merz back conclusion of India-EU FTA as key outcome of EU-India Summit on January 27.

Germany Removes Airport Transit Visa Requirement for Indian Passport Holders

Visa-free transit is now available for Indian passport holders connecting through German hubs such as Frankfurt, Munich, or Berlin on their way to non-Schengen destinations. The policy takes effect immediately and applies as long as travellers remain airside in the international transit zone. This means Indian passport holders no longer need an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when connecting through German hubs. Unlike visa-free entry, where citizens…

Germany allows visa-free transit: What it means for Indian passport holders

New Delhi: Travelling internationally can sometimes feel like navigating a maze of paperwork, especially for long-haul flights that connect through major hubs. Now, there’s exciting news for Indian globetrotters: Germany has announced a visa-free transit facility that promises to make international stopovers smoother and simpler for Indian passport holders. This new regulation, effective from January 12, 2026, means Indian travellers transiting …

India, Germany to simplify defence trade: PM Modi

India and Germany will enhance defence trade with a focus on co-production and co-development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, as the two countries signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral defence industrial cooperation. Welcoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India, Mr Modi said the two sides will launch a consultation mechanism to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Chancellor Merz, on his first visit to Asia si…