India and Germany have formalized an agreement to provide gratis visas for Indian students, enabling their participation in short-term educational programs in Germany without incurring visa fees. Announced by India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday, September 3, this initiative aims to enhance educational exchanges and remove financial barriers for students involved in short-term school and college visits. The agreement follows the visit of German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, to India. This visa exemption, typically granted to specific traveler categories, is anticipated to encourage academic mobility, cultural exchange, and research collaborations between the two nations.
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