France announces visa-free transit for Indians and aims to welcome 30,000 students from India by...

France announces visa-free transit for Indians and aims to welcome 30,000 students from India by 2030

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

France plans to welcome more Indian students. President Macron announced simplified visas and more English courses. The goal is to triple Indian students in France by 2030. This is part of a broader strategic partnership. Educational exchanges and research collaboration will also increase. A new Mumbai campus for ESSEC Business School and CentraleSupÃ©lec will open.