PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that outIndian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessit...
30 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
France says ‘Bonjour’ to more Indian students but with a higher price tagAs visa hurdles rise in traditional study destinations, Indian students are increasingly turning to France. While easier visas and English-...
19 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
India welcomes France decision to roll out visa-free airport transit for Indians, easing travel rulesIndia has welcomed France's decision to implement visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals, effective April 10, 2026. This agreement,...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
France to welcome more Indian students with simplified visa processingFrance is making it easier for Indian students to study there. Visa and sourcing processes will be simplified. More courses will be taught ...
18 Feb, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Modi, Macron expect number of Indian students in France to rise up to 10,000 in 2025The number of Indian students in France is set to reach 10,000 this year, as announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris...
12 Feb, 2025, 06.41 PM IST
France wants to host 30,000 Indian students in the coming yearThe French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, announced France's goal to host 30,000 Indian students in the coming year, emphasizing the ...
04 Oct, 2024, 09.54 AM IST
Bonjour! Pointers to start your French higher educationFrance has announced a plan to triple the number of Indian students by 2030, aiming to welcome around 30,000 students within six years. Thi...
27 May, 2024, 04.06 PM IST
Republic Day gift: Emmanuel Macron announces measures to encourage more Indian students to study in FranceEmmanuel Macron further said that France will assist the non-French speaking students as they would be able to attend French universities t...
26 Jan, 2024, 09.16 AM IST
France is ready to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030France is eager to welcome Indian students and is taking measures to make the visa process easier for them. President Emmanuel Macron has e...
15 Oct, 2023, 01.48 PM IST
Indians studying Masters in France can now get five-year post study work visaAccording to the latest data from the Indian foreign ministry, there has been a steady growth in Indian students going to France for studie...
14 Jul, 2023, 11.53 AM IST
Scramble leads to glitches as US student visa processing resumes for this fallThe huge backlog of visa applicants who have to join US colleges this fall led to glitches on the embassy portal as it resumed processing s...
14 Jun, 2021, 11.01 PM IST
France reopens select visa services for Indian students, researchers & teachersStarting 17th August, 7 VFS centres (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi) became operational to receive select ...
21 Aug, 2020, 10.31 AM IST
France is deeply committed to welcoming Indian students: French envoy Emmanuel LenainNew Delhi, Jul 22 () France is deeply committed to welcoming Indian students and will start issuing visas once the coronavirus crisis is ov...
22 Jul, 2020, 09.39 PM IST
Indian visa applicants to France increase by 180 per cent in past 5 yearsFrance is the third most popular global study destination, with 4 lakh foreign students welcomed each year. It is a gateway to Europe for h...
05 Feb, 2019, 06.49 PM IST
France eases visa norms for Indian students as UK mulls hefty visa cash bond"There is no competition between the UK and us. We have our own visa policy, they have their own," French Ambassador to India Francois Rich...
04 Jul, 2013, 03.40 PM IST