There are 30 countries you can visit without a visa if you are an Indian passport holder – even more if you count the countries in which you can obtain a visa on arrival or a facilitated electronic visa.
Where Can Indians Travel Without a Visa?
Indians can visit the following countries without having to apply for a prior visa:
| Country | Period of Stay |
|---|---|
| Barbados | up to 90 days. |
| British Virgin Islands | up to 30 days. |
| Cook Islands | up to 31 days. |
| Dominica | up to six months. |
| El Salvador | up to 90 days. |
| Fiji | up to 4 months. |
| Grenada | up to 3 months. |
| Haiti | up to 3 months. |
| Indonesia | up to 30 days. |
| Jamaica | up to 30 days. |
| Macau | up to 30 days. |
| Maldives | up to 90 days. |
| Mauritius | up to 90 days. |
| Micronesia | up to 30 days. |
| Montserrat | up to 6 months. |
| Niue | up to 30 days. |
| Northern Cyprus | up to 3 months. |
| Palestine | up to 3 months. (You may not enter the country through the Gaza Strip) |
| Pitcairn Islands | up to 14 days. |
| Qatar | up to 30 days. |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | up to 3 months. |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | up to 1 month. |
| Senegal | up to 90 days. |
| Serbia | up to 30 days. |
| Svalbard | undefined. |
| Transnistria | up to 45 days. |
| Trinidad and Tobago | up to 90 days. |
| Tunisia | up to 90 days. |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | up to 90 days. |
| Vanuatu | up to 30 days. |
Indians may need to purchase travel insurance when visiting these countries.
How Can Indians Travel Visa Free?
If you have “visa-free” status for a country, then you can simply travel there with an Indian passport and you will be allowed to pass through. However, you should still research the entry requirements of the country you are visiting even if you do not need a visa.
Additionally, make sure you do not exceed your permitted visa-free stay; if you can stay in the country for a maximum of three months, depart before they are up. If you overstay, you could face problems returning there in the future.
During a visa-free stay, you are not allowed to work or enroll in school in the country you are visiting.
Countries Indians Can Get a Visa on Arrival or eVisa
Indian citizens may also get a visa upon arrival or an eVisa to any of the following countries:
Country Type Country Type
Angola eVisa Moldova eVisa
Antigua and Barbuda eVisa Myanmar Visa on Arrival/eVisa
Armenia Visa on Arrival and eVisa Palau Visa on Arrival
Australia (all Australian visas are issued online) eVisa Papua New Guinea eVisa
Azerbaijan eVisa Russia eVisa
Bahrain eVisa Rwanda Visa on Arrival/eVisa
Benin Visa on Arrival/ eVisa Rwanda eVisa
Bolivia Visa on Arrival Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha eVisa
Botswana Visa on Arrival Saint Lucia Visa on Arrival
Cambodia Visa on Arrival/eVisa Samoa Visa on Arrival
Cape Verde Visa on Arrival São Tomé e Príncipe eVisa
Côte d’Ivoire eVisa Seychelles Visa on Arrival
Djibouti eVisa Sierra Leone Visa on Arrival
East Timor Visa on Arrival Singapore eVisa
Ethiopia Visa on Arrival/eVisa Solomon Islands Visa on Arrival
Gabon Visa on Arrival/eVisa Somaliland Visa on Arrival
Georgia eVisa South Africa eVisa
Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival/eVisa South Sudan eVisa
Guinea eVisa Sri Lanka Visa on Arrival/eVisa
Hong Kong eVisa Suriname eVisa
Iran Visa on Arrival/eVisa Tajikistan eVisa
Jordan Visa on Arrival Tanzania Visa on Arrival/eVisa
Kenya Visa on Arrival/eVisa Thailand Visa on Arrival
Kyrgyzstan eVisa Togo Visa on Arrival
Laos Visa on Arrival/eVisa Tuvalu Visa on Arrival
Lesotho eVisa Uganda Visa on Arrival/eVisa
Madagascar Visa on Arrival Ukraine eVisa
Malawi eVisa Uzbekistan eVisa
Malaysia eVisa Vietnam eVisa
Marshall Islands Visa on Arrival Zambia eVisa
Mauritania Visa on Arrival Zimbabwe Visa on Arrival/eVisa
What Do Indians Need for a Visa on Arrival?
When applying for a visa upon arrival, Indian citizens may need a set of documents. The exact requirements differ from country to country, but usually include some or all of the following:
Valid passport.
Passport-size picture.
Hotel booking or other proof of accommodation, such as an invitation letter.
Proof of sufficient funds, such as bank statements.
Return flight tickets.
Valid travel health insurance.
How long does it take to get a VOA? It can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours for your application to be processed, depending on the country.
Can I get a VOA at any entry point or airport? No, usually there are only specific airports or entry points where you can get a visa on arrival. Do your research before you travel to avoid being sent back.
Is there a VOA counter? Yes, there is usually a designated counter which you have to approach to get your visa.
How To Apply for an eVisa from India?
To apply for an electronic visa from India, you will have to find the official visa application website of the country issuing the visa. In many cases, there are non-official sites that will help you submit your application for an additional fee. It’s usually not necessary to apply through such websites, unless you find the application process to be confusing and hard to navigate. Even so, make sure the site is reputable and trustworthy.
You may also approach visa application centers in India, such as VFS, and they may help you submit the eVisa application.
Where Can Indians Go With a Schengen Visa?
If you have a Schengen visa, you can visit all member states of the Schengen Area, as well as the following non-Schengen countries:
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Belarus
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Georgia
Gibraltar
Kosovo
Mexico
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Romania
Sao Tome and Principe
Turkey
These countries have agreed to let Indian visitors enter without applying for a country-specific visa as long as they have a valid Schengen visa at the time.
Where Can Indians Go With a US Visa or Green Card?
If you have a visa issued by the US, then you may also visit the following countries:
Argentina – if you have a valid US B2 visa, you can get an electronic visa for Argentina.
Belize – f you have a multiple-entry visa for the US, you can get a visa on arrival to Belize.
Bermuda – as long as your US visa has a duration of at least 45 additional days, starting from when you depart Bermuda.
Caribbean Netherlands (Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba).
Cayman Islands.
Colombia – as long as your US visa is valid for at least another 180 days.
Costa Rica.
Dominican Republic.
Guatemala.
Honduras.
Montenegro.
Nicaragua – if you have a valid US visa, you can get a Visa on Arrival.
Panama – if you have a US visa with at least another year’s validity.
Saudi Arabia – if you have a US visa and arrive via the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, you can get a Visa on Arrival.
United Arab Emirates – if you have a valid US visa for at least another six months you can get a Visa on Arrival.
If you have a US Green Card, you can also visit the following countries without a visa:
Canada
Mexico
Costa Rica
Georgia
The British Virgin Islands
Aruba and Curaçao
The Balkans
Singapore
Peru
Caribbean Netherlands (Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba)
Special Visa Conditions
In addition to visa-free travel or eligibility for the eVisa and VOA, Indian citizens may also visit the following countries visa-free, if they fulfill certain conditions:
Pakistan – Only for Sikh pilgrims to the shrine of Guru Nanak in Kartarpur.
U.K. – Only if you have a biometric Irish visa with a “BC BIVS” and a valid Irish entry stamp.
South Ossetia – if you have a multiple-entry visa to Russia and give a three-day prior notification.
Republic of the Congo – If you have a VIP invitation letter.
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