India, April 25 -- Long France layovers just got easier to navigate, confirms the Embassy of France in India. In a press release issued on Thursday, the Embassy states, "With effect from 10 April 2026, Indian nationals possessing an ordinary passport are no longer required to hold an airport transit visa when passing through the international zone of airports located on French territory." This update comes after an announcement made earlier this year by France's President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to India in February. Until recently, Indian travellers were required to obtain a transit visa even for short layovers, despite not exiting the airport or entering French territory. The recent development means smoother stopovers with no additional paperwork, as long as you stay within the airport's international transit zone. If you need to collect baggage that requires clearing customs, change terminals that are not connected airside, or want to step out of the airport for a quick croissant or a short-stay, you will still need a regular Schengen visa. HTC...