Paris Olympics has seen a strong interest among Indian travellers, leading to a massive 60% rise in visa applications to France. Cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore have the highest number of visa applicants. Online visa platforms have also seen a significant rise in visa applications from smaller cities and rural areas. French consulates in India have further enhanced visa facilities.
Most Indian travellers visiting the Olympics are receiving their visa decisions in less than a week, a significant improvement over the usual processing time. The interest of Indian visitors is not just limited to Paris, but they are also keen to watch the Olympics in Nice, Aubervilliers, Colombes and other cities in France. Indian travellers are also booking lesser-known venues like Chateauroux for shooting events and Colombes for field hockey.
