Germany has announced a visa-free transit policy for Indian passport holders passing through its international airports. This change, effective from January 13, eliminates the need for a Schengen transit visa for Indians transiting to non-Schengen destinations. The decision, made during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to India, aims to strengthen people-to-people ties and ease long-haul travel. This move is expected to reduce costs and processing times for Indian travelers, who were previously among a few nationalities requiring such a visa even when staying within airport transit zones.