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Cross-Channel Logistics Crunch Time: France Makes ELO Barcode Mandatory from Today
French Customs has made the Enveloppe Logistique Obligatoire (ELO) barcode compulsory for every truck using the France–UK Smart Border from 20 April 2026. Vehicles without a valid envelope will be refused boarding, forcing exporters and hauliers to digitise all customs and safety declarations in advance. The move is designed to speed up post-Brexit border crossings but poses an immediate compliance test for supply chains servicing French operations.
France Ends Annual Student Visa Renewals for Indian Nationals, Adds Visa-Free Airport Transit
Effective April 20 2026, France now issues Indian students a single long-stay visa covering their full degree and waives the Airport Transit Visa requirement for Indian nationals. Faster biometric appointments and expanded post-study work options round out the package, positioning France as a more attractive destination in the race for global talent.