Poland says no visa required for Indians crossing border
Categories: FOREIGN COUNTRIES
In a significant move, Poland has announced that no visa will be required for Indian nationals crossing into the country from war-torn Ukraine.A number of Indian nationals have reached the Poland-Ukraine border and have been advised by the Indian mission in Warsaw to make for the Shehyni Medyka border crossing. The Polish government is allowing people to cross that border on foot. The Krakowiec border crossing is for persons travelling in their own vehicles."Poland and other countries which border Ukraine, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania are providing help." Around 15000 Indian nationals mostly medical students are in Ukraine. Indian governent has launched operation Ganga for the evacuation of Indian nationals. The Ministry of external affairs has sent teams to border areas of Romania, Poland, and Hungary for evacuation of Indian nationals crossing over from Ukraine.