Relief for Indian students in France: PM Modi declares change in visa policy; check detail

PM Modi made the announcement during his address to the Indian community at LA Seine Musicale in Paris. He received a gala welcome from the people gathered there.

Prime Minister India, in a significant announcement, has declared that Indians pursuing a master’s degree in France will now be granted an extended post-study visa lasting five years, as opposed to the previous two-year work visa.

“The last time I came to France, it was decided that Indian students studying in France would be given a two-year post-study work visa. Now, it has been decided that Indian students pursuing Masters in France will be given a long-term post-study visa of five years,” ANI quoted PM Modi as saying during his speech while sharing the positive developments between India and France.