France unveils visa-free airport transit for Indians and a goal to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030
Paris airport operator wants EU biometric Entry/Exit System delayed until after summer 2026
Rights groups press Air France and charter carriers to quit UK–France ‘one-in, one-out’ deportation flights
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Germany prolongs internal Schengen checks—what it means for land travel from France
Germany has extended border checks with France and other neighbours for another six months, running to 15 September 2026. The move reinforces spot controls on French–German road and rail crossings, requiring travellers—including posted workers and assignees—to carry valid ID or residence documentation and plan for potential delays.
Germany Extends Land Border Checks With France Until September 15, 2026
Berlin has prolonged temporary ID checks on its land borders – including those with France – for another six months to 15 September 2026. The move keeps spot checks and possible delays in place for commuters, posted workers and business travellers crossing by road or rail. Companies should ensure staff carry passports or residence permits and allow extra journey time.
French Airports to Accept France Identité Digital ID From Summer 2026
From July 2026, French citizens with the France Identité app can use a QR code in place of a physical ID card to board domestic and certain Schengen flights. The move promises faster airport processing but excludes foreigners and still requires a passport for many return legs, so companies must brief travellers accordingly.
Sud-Rail Calls Paris-Area Train Conductors’ Strike Over Holiday Getaway Weekend
Train-conductors represented by Sud-Rail will strike from 20-22 February, coinciding with the Paris region’s school-holiday exodus. Long-distance services from Gare de Lyon to the Alps and south-east may be reduced, so companies should check amended timetables and budget for alternative transport.
Macron Pledges Streamlined Visas To Triple Indian Student Numbers by 2030
President Macron has unveiled plans to simplify student-visa processing and post-study work options for Indian nationals, aiming to raise annual enrolment in France to 30,000 by 2030. Faster consular appointments and streamlined documentation will benefit universities and employers seeking South-Asian talent.
Snow-and-Ice Warning Issued for Île-de-France as Cold Front Moves South
A yellow snow-and-ice alert covers two Île-de-France départements on 18 February, with sub-zero wind-chill and possible flurries likely to slow road, rail and air traffic. While less severe than Sunday’s storm, companies should allow extra travel time and monitor live transport updates.
Indian Embassy Schedules One-Day Consular Camp in Paris on 21 February
To ease appointment bottlenecks, the Indian Embassy in Paris will run a one-day consular camp on 21 February offering passport, OCI and attestation services by prior online appointment. The initiative should cut processing times for Indian residents and employers awaiting travel documents.