Visa Requirements for Indians – Visa Free Countries for Indian Citizens & Passport Holders

For decades western tourists have been flocking India in hopes of self-reflection and introspection. The abundance of ancient heritage sites, peaceful rural life, exotic wildlife, and unmatched hospitality coupled with the promise of spiritual awakening has led celebrities and visionaries eastward for decades. To give you an example, did you know that Steve Jobs came to India on a mystic journey to discover himself before going on to found Apple when he returned to the US?

After the economic liberalization of the 90s, a growing Indian middle class with the spending power to rival other countries suddenly woke up to the prospect of being able to afford leisure that was hitherto inaccessible to previous generations. Though going pretty strong for many years, the rise of the internet generation has brought along with it increased awareness about the travel options available to Indian travelers. Though certain political choices over the years have made the Indian passport rank low on the passport index, there are still plenty of countries where travel is possible.

In this list of visa requirements for Indians, we reveal the countries that Indian travelers can access with their passport without a visa, the countries where you get a visa on arrival, and finally the list of countries where you have to obtain a visa before making travel plans.

How Many Countries Can an Indian Citizen Travel Without a Visa?

The Indian passport holder can travel to 20 countries without a visa. There are 41 countries that offer a visa on arrival while 137 countries require a visa beforehand. Getting a visa beforehand involves reaching out to the embassy of the country one wants to travel to and obtaining a visa through the officials there.

Though the number seems small given that India has a mobility score of 62 on the passport index, there are plenty of exciting new experiences to be had in these countries. A well-planned and budgeted itinerary is all it takes to make memories for a lifetime.

What Countries Require a Visa for Indian Citizens?

A total of 137 countries require a visa before you are allowed to board the plane from India.

To obtain a visa for the destination country, you have to visit the embassy of the country that you wish to travel to. Some countries allow you to handle this process online. At the embassy, the traveler usually has to pick the purpose of the visit. They may require you to submit documents that provide proof of intent. The traveler is then issued a visa which corresponds to the purpose of the visit.

The traveler might be quizzed at the port of entry regarding the duration of stay and other travel-related questions. It is best to have a clear agenda while traveling to these countries as it most definitely might be illegal to overstay your visa duration. This might have legal ramifications including forced deportation. It is also a good idea to always keep the address of the Indian embassy in the country you are visiting on your person at all times.

Here is the list of the countries that require a visa for Indian travelers.

AFRICA	ASIA	NORTH AMERICA	SOUTH AMERICA	EUROPE	OCEANIA
Algeria	Afghanistan	Antigua and Barbuda (E-Visa)	Argentina	Albania	Australia (E-Visa)
Angola (E-Visa)	Bahrain (E-Visa)	Bahamas	Chile	Andorra	Kiribati
Burkina Faso	Bangladesh	Belize	Colombia	Armenia (E-Visa)	Nauru
Burundi	Brunei	Canada	Ecuador	Austria	New Zealand
Cameroon	China	Costa Rica	Guyana	Azerbaijan (E-Visa)	Papua New Guinea (E-Visa)
Central African Republic	Hong Kong (E-Visa)	Cuba	Paraguay	Belarus	Solomon Islands
Chad	Iraq	Dominican Republic	Peru	Belgium	Tonga
Congo	Israel	Guatemala	Uruguay	Bosnia and Herzegovina
Congo (Democratic Republic)	Japan	Honduras	Venezuela	Bulgaria
Cote d’Ivoire     (E-Visa)	Kazakhstan	Mexico		Croatia
Djibouti (E-Visa)	Kuwait	Nicaragua		Cyprus
Egypt	Kyrgyzstan (E-Visa)	Panama		Czech Republic
Equatorial Guinea	Lebanon	The United States of America		Denmark
Eritrea	Mongolia			Estonia
Eswatini	North Korea			Finland
Ghana	Oman			France
Guinea (E-Visa)	Pakistan			Georgia (E-Visa)
Lesotho (E-Visa)	Philippines			Germany
Liberia	Russian Federation			Greece
Libya	Saudi Arabia			Hungary
Malawi (E-Visa)	Singapore (E-Visa)			Iceland
Mali	South Korea			Ireland
Morocco	Syria			Italy
Namibia	Taiwan			Kosovo
Niger	Tajikistan (E-Visa)			Latvia
Sao Tome and Principe (E-Visa)	Thailand			Liechtenstein
South Africa (E-Visa)	Turkmenistan			Lithuania
South Sudan	United Arab Emirates			Luxembourg
Sudan	Vietnam (E-Visa)			Malta
Zambia (E-Visa)	Yemen			Moldova (E-Visa)
				Monaco
				Montenegro
				Netherlands
				North Macedonia
				Norway
				Poland
				Portugal
				Romania
				San Marino
				Slovakia
				Slovenia
				Spain
				Sweden
				Switzerland
				Turkey
				Ukraine
				United Kingdom
				Vatican City

Visa Free Countries for Indian Passport Holders

Visa-free travel has the least amount of hassles for the Indian tourist. It is mostly available for countries where tourism accounts for a major portion of their GDP or which have excellent diplomatic relations with India. The purpose is to encourage travel to these nations. This is also applicable to countries where you get a visa on arrival.

Though the list of countries that allow visa free travel might seem short, rest assured that the Indian passport fares much better than most of the other countries in the subcontinent.

AFRICA	ASIA	NORTH AMERICA	SOUTH AMERICA	EUROPE	OCEANIA
Gambia	Bhutan	Barbados	Suriname (eTourist Card)	Serbia	Micronesia
Senegal	Nepal	El Salvador			Vanuatu
Tunisia	Palestinian Territories	Grenada			Palau (Visa On Arrival)
Cape Verde(Visa On Arrival)	Cambodia (Visa On Arrival)	Haiti			Samoa (Visa On Arrival)
Comoros (Visa On Arrival)	Iran (Visa On Arrival)	Saint Kitts and Nevis			Tuvalu (Visa On Arrival)
Ethiopia (Visa On Arrival)	Myanmar  (Visa On Arrival)	St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Gabon (Visa On Arrival)	Uzbekistan (Visa On Arrival)	Trinidad and Tobago
Guinea-Bissau (Visa On Arrival)		Saint Lucia (Visa On Arrival)
Kenya (Visa On Arrival)
Madagascar (Visa On Arrival)
Mauritania (Visa On Arrival)
Mozambique (Visa On Arrival)
Rwanda (Visa On Arrival)
Sierra Leone (Visa On Arrival)
Somalia (Visa On Arrival)
Tanzania (Visa On Arrival)
Togo (Visa On Arrival)
Uganda (Visa On Arrival)
Zimbabwe (Visa On Arrival)

VISA GUIDE FOR ASIA

Central Asia

Visa Required for Indians

1. Kazakhstan
   1. Notes If you are merely transiting with Air Astana at Almaty or Astana and you have a stamped visa for the destination country then a visa is not required. This exception is only valid for a maximum of 72 hours. In January 2019 the Migration Service of Kazakhstan started an invite only initiative that allows you to apply for a visa online.
2. Turkmenistan
   1. Notes If you are on a business trip or are being sponsored by a company registered in Turkmenistan then you can get a letter of invitation. The letter has to be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If these two conditions are met, you can get a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days.

E-visa for Indians

1. Kyrgyzstan – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy (In person application not required)
   4. Notes It is fairly quick with a turn around time for 5 working days. If traveling by plane and carrying an E-Visa you are required to arrive at Manas International Airport or Osh Airport only. If Indian passport holders have a residence permit from Bahrain, Brunei, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar or UAE, they can obtain a visa on arrival at Bishkek airport.
2. Tajikistan – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 45 days
   2. Expiry 90 days 
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy, Hotel Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Flight Bookings (In person application not required)
   4. Notes If you are planning to visit the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province or Lake Sarez, then you will require a special permit.
3. Uzbekistan – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy (In person application not required)
   4. Notes The website for applying for the E-Visa is reportedly very buggy. Your mileage may vary.

East Asia

E-visa for Indians

1. Hong Kong – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 14 days
   2. Expiry 180 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form (In person application not required)
   4. Notes It is very important to finish the pre-arrival registration if you intend to visit HKSAR. It should be printed on A4 size paper and carried with you at all times. It is valid for 6 months. If you are in a hurry and cannot complete pre registration then you need to submit an application for an entry visa directly to the Immigration Department. The pre registration is not required if you are only there for transit and are not going to leave the airport area. 

Visa Required for Indians

1. Japan
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with a validity of at least 6 months remaining, Travel Itinerary, Hotel Bookings, Bank Statement for at least 6 months, Tax Returns  (In person application not required)
   4. Notes Make sure that the passport photo is 2×2 inch. This is very important to the embassy. If on a corporate visit please keep a letter from HR or your sponsor.
2. Mongolia 
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with a validity of at least 6 months remaining, Cover Letter describing the travel party members and purpose of visit, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings and Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application not required)
3. South Korea 
   1. Stay 90 days (Single Entry), 30 Days (Double Entry)
   2. Expiry 90 days (Single Entry), 180 Days (Double Entry)
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with a validity of at least 6 months remaining, Cover Letter describing the travel party members and purpose of visit, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings and Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
   4. Notes If you hold a valid visa from the US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand and are arriving or departing from those countries, you get a visa free transit for up to 30 days.
4. Taiwan – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days 
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with a validity of at least 6 months remaining, Travel Itinerary, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings and Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
   4. Notes If you hold a permanent residency or a valid or expired visa from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, or any of the Schengen Convention countries then you get a 30 day online travel authority. If your visa has expired prior to 10 years or it has been marked “void”, “canceled” or “canceled without prejudice” then the above travel authority is not applicable.
5. China – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days 
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with a validity of at least 6 months remaining, Passport Copy, Any Previous Visas you may have held, Any Previous Passports you may have held, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings and Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application not required)
6. North Korea

Visa-Free Countries for Indians

1. Macau

Southeast Asia

Visa Required for Indians

1. Brunei
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days 
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Original Passport with a validity of at least 6 months remaining, Flight Bookings, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Cover Letter describing the travel party members and purpose of visit (In person application required at embassy)
2. Philippines
   1. Stay 59 days
   2. Expiry 90 days 
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with a validity of at least 6 months remaining, Passport Copy, Any Previous Passport you may have held, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Cover Letter describing the travel party members and purpose of visit and Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application not required)

Visa-Free Countries for Indians

1. Indonesia
   1. Notes Visa-Free tourists can be in the country for 30 days

E-visa for Indians

1. Malaysia – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days 
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Proof Of Funds (In person application not required)
   4. Notes If you are arriving from Thailand, Singapore or Indonesia and have a visa for those countries, you are eligible for a Visa on Arrival
2. Singapore – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students), Flight Bookings, Cover Letter describing the travel party members and purpose of visit, Certificate of Good Health  (In person application not required)
   4. Notes If you know someone from Singapore then they can be your sponsor for the trip. If you don’t know anyone in Singapore, you can obtain an E-Visa through an authorized travel agency. If you have a visa from the UK, New Zealand, US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Germany and Switzerland who are going to be in transit may be eligible for VFTF(Visa Free Transit Facility) for 96 hours.
3. Vietnam – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 30 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo(2), Original Passport with a validity of at least 6 months remaining

Visa Granted On Arrival for Indians

1. Thailand
   1. Stay 15 days
   2. Expiry 15 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Proof of Funds to cover they stay in the country (In person application not required)
   4. Notes You need to prove that you have at least 10000 THB per person or if you are traveling as a family, 20000 THB as a whole. The visa fee is 2000 THB and has to be paid at the first port of entry.
2. Cambodia
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 30 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo (In person application required at port of entry)
   4. Notes A fee of around 2800 INR is required for the visa
3. Laos
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 30 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo 
   4. Notes You can extend the visa to upto 60 days. Not all port of entries have the visa on arrival facility. Please check with your travel booking agent.
4. Myanmar
   1. Stay 28 days (Tourists), 70 days (Business)
   2. Documents Required Original Passport
5. East Timor
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Documents Required Original Passport

South Asia

Visa Required for Indians

1. Bangladesh – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
   4. Notes If you are entering by air, road or sea you are eligible for a visa on arrival. If you apply in India at the Bangladesh embassy, you can save money on the visa fee
2. Pakistan
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 180 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Passport Copy, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students), Travel Itinerary, Hotel Bookings, Invitation Letter – a letter by a resident or corporation that describes the purpose and length of visit along with a notarized copy of the host’s passport or Pakistani visa (In person application required at embassy)
3. Afghanistan
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Bank Statements for the most recent month, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Cover Letter describing details of all the members of the traveling party (In person application required at embassy)
   4. Notes There is no visa fee for Indian passport holders.

Visa-Free Countries for Indians

1. Maldives
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Documents Required Original Passport
2. Nepal
   1. Stay Indefinite
   2. Documents Required Original Passport
3. Bhutan
   1. Documents Required Original Passport

Visa Granted on Arrival/E-visa for Indians

1. Sri Lanka – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Documents Required Original Passport

Western Asia / Middle East

Visa Granted on Arrival for Indians

1. Armenia
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 120 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Flight Bookings (In person application required at port of entry)
2. Jordan
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Documents Required Application Form, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Bank Statements for the most recent month, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary (In person application required at port of entry)
3. Iran
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 30 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Flight Bookings, Invitation Letter – a letter by a resident or corporation that describes the purpose and length of visit (In person application required at port of entry)

E-Visa for Indians

1. Georgia – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 120 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Passport Copy, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Travel Insurance proof and certificate.  (In person application not required)
   4. Notes If you have a valid visa or residency permit from the US, UK, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, Israel, Schengen or GCC countries then you get visa free entry with a stay of 90 days
2. Azerbaijan
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy (In person application not required)
   4. Notes If you have been to Armenia in the past then you might be subject to extra screening. The visa fee is around 2000 INR

Visa Required for Indians

1. Israel
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 120 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Any previous passports that you may have held, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students), Flight Bookings, Travel Insurance proof and certificate (In person application required at embassy)
2. Kuwait 
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member (In person application required at embassy)
3. Lebanon
4. Oman
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 30 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Passport Copy, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, A Leave Letter from the current employer if you are a salaried employee confirming that you’ll be returning to the home country to resume your job (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes If you are traveling from and have a certain class of visa for a GCC country then you can use that as a substitute.
5. Saudi Arabia
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 2 years
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Appointment Letter for the Embassy Visit, Invitation Letter – a letter by a resident or corporation that describes the purpose and length of visit (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes If you have traveled to Israel, Egypt or Jordan in the past, you may be subject to stricter scrutiny. If you have a valid Schengen, UK or US visa then you are eligible for a visa on arrival.
6. Turkey – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 180 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Passport Copy, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application not required) 
   4. Notes If you have a Schengen visa or US, UK or Ireland visa then you can be granted a conditional E-Visa with a validity of 30 days.
7. United Arab Emirates
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes If you need a tourist visa you have to get in contact with an UAE based airline or tour agent who will be the intermediary who applies for your visa on your behalf. They usually have stipulations that you use their services to get the visa through them. If you have a valid US, UK or EU visa then you get a visa on arrival for a stay of 14 days which can be extended to a total of 28 days.
8. Syria
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Passport Copy, Cover Letter describing the travel party members and purpose of visit,  Invitation Letter – a letter by a resident or corporation that describes the purpose and length of visit (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes Be prepared for extensive security screenings to get into the country given the often volatile political and civil situation
9. Yemen

Visa-Free Countries for Indians

1. Palestine
   1. Documents Required Original Passport
2. Qatar
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 180 days
   3. Documents Required Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Flight Bookings, (In person application not required)

VISA GUIDE FOR EUROPE

Schengen Area (Visa Required)

All the countries in the Schengen require a single visa which allows access to the following countries: Austria, France, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Liechtenstein, Poland, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Greece, Lithuania, Portugal, Denmark, Hungary, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Estonia, Iceland, Malta, Slovenia, Finland, Italy, Netherlands and Spain

Apply online here.

1. Stay 90 days
2. Expiry 180 days
3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Any Previous Passports you may have held, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
4. Notes This is a common visa for tourists and business. The visa doesn’t allow you to seek employment in the member countries. You need to have fingerprints taken and submit a separate application form for every traveler in the group. Your passport needs to be valid for 3 months after the date when you intend to leave the area.

Non-Schengen Area

Visa Required for Indians

1. Albania
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 180 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
   4. Notes Schengen Area visa holders, UK and US visa holders can have a visa free stay for 90 days.
2. Andorra
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Any Previous Passports you may have held, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
   4. Notes Andorra is a landlocked country only accessible through France and Spain. It has no visa regime by itself but you need access to France or Spain to enter Andorra
3. Belarus
   1. Notes If you have a Schengen or EU national visa, a separate visa for Belarus is not required
4. Bulgaria
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Any Previous passports held, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes If you have a C visa from Croatia, Cyprus, Romania or a Schengen Area visa then you don’t need a visa for entry into Bulgaria
5. Croatia
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Any Previously held passports, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes If you have a Schengen Area visa then you don’t need a visa for entry into Croatia
6. Cyprus
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips, Invitation Letter – a letter by a resident or corporation that describes the purpose and length of visit (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes If you have a double or multiple entry C visa from Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania or a Schengen Area country then you don’t need a visa to enter Cyprus.
7. Ireland
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Proof of funds to support your stay in the country, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Proof of payment of fees, Proof that you will be returning to India which could be a letter from your employer or school or proof of property ownership denoting significant assets, Any Visa refusals you may have had while applying to other countries (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes Transit doesn’t require a visa.
8. Kosovo
9. Macedonia
   1. Notes If you have a double entry or multi entry C visa from the UK, US, Canada or Schengen Area you get a visa for a stay of 15 days
10. Monaco
    1. Stay 90 days
    2. Expiry 90 days
    3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Any Previous Passports you may have held, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
    4. Notes It has no visa regime by itself but its territory is part of the Schengen Area
11. Montenegro
    1. Notes If you have a Schengen Area, UK, Ireland or US visa then you don’t need a visa for entry into Montenegro
12. Romania
    1. Stay 90 days
    2. Expiry 90 days
    3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Any Previous Passports you may have held, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
    4. Notes  If you have a Schengen Area C visa then you don’t need a visa for entry into Romania
13. San Marino
    1. Stay 90 days
    2. Expiry 90 days
    3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Any Previous Passports you may have held, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
    4. Notes San Marino is not part of the EU or European Economic Area. It is only accessible from Italy. Since you need to enter Italy first, your visa needs to meet Schengen visa rules.
14. Ukraine
    1. Stay 90 days
    2. Expiry 90 days
    3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Medical Insurance for at least 30000 EUR proof and certificate (In person application required at embassy)
    4. Notes Give at least 3 months for the visa application process before planned date of entry
15. United Kingdom
    1. Stay 180 days
    2. Expiry 180 days
    3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Previous Passports you may have held, Hotel Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips, Proof of Residency in India, Proof of Funds for the duration of your visit (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy) 
    4. Notes If you have a biometric Irish visa endorsed with BC BIVS and with a valid Irish entry then you don’t need a UK visa.
16. Vatican City
    1. Stay 90 days
    2. Expiry 90 days
    3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Any Previous Passports you may have held, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
    4. Notes Vatican City is only accessible from Italy. Since you need to enter Italy first, your visa needs to meet Schengen visa rules.
17. Russia – Apply online here.
    1. Stay 30 days
    2. Expiry 30 days
    3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Passport Copy, Flight Bookings, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, An invitation letter by a resident or corporation that describes the purpose and length of visit (In person application required at embassy) 
    4. Notes If you plan to only visit St Petersburg for up to 8 days and are flying in from Pulkovo Airport then you can get a free E-Visa. You are even eligible for E-Visa if you are traveling to Kaliningrad Oblast for up to 8 days.

E-Visa for Indians

1. Moldova – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 180 days
   3. Notes If you have a C or D visa from the Schengen Area or the EU, you get a visa for a stay of 90 days

Visa-Free Countries for Indians

1. Serbia
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Flight Bookings, Proof of Funds to last your stay for the entire party (In person application required at port of entry)

VISA GUIDE FOR AFRICA

Central Africa

E-Visa for Indians

1. Sao Tome and Principe – Apply online here.
2. Angola – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Documents Required Flight Bookings, Hotel Bookings 

Visa Granted On Arrival for Indians

1. Gabon
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Documents Required Original Passport

Visa Required for Indians

1. Burundi
2. Cameroon
3. Central African Republic
4. Equatorial Guinea
5. Chad
6. Democratic Republic of the Congo
   1. Notes A letter by the Ministry of Interior and Security grants you a visa on arrival
7. Republic of Congo
   1. Notes A VIP Invitation letter will remove the requirement for a visa
8. South Sudan

East Africa

Visa Granted On Arrival for Indians

East Africa Tourist Visa.
This visa is common for tourists wishing to visit Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. Stay 90 Days.
Expiry 90 Days.
Notes There is a fee of 100 USD

2. Comoros
   1. Stay 45 Days
   2. Documents Required Passport
3. Ethiopia – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 or 90 Days
   2. Documents Required Passport
   3. Notes You can only fly in to Addis Ababa International Airport to avail the Visa on Arrival
4. Madagascar – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 Days
   2. Expiry 90 Days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left
5. Seychelles
   1. Stay 90 Days
6. Somalia
   1. Stay 30 Days
7. Tanzania – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 90 Days
   2. Expiry 90 Days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo
8. Zimbabwe
   1. Stay 30 Days (Business), 90 Days (Tourists)

Visa-Free Countries for Indians

1. Mauritius
   1. Stay 90 Days

E-Visa for Indians

1. Djibouti – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 31 Days
2. Malawi – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 90 Days
3. Zambia – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 Days

Visa Required for Indians

1. Mozambique
2. Eritrea

North Africa

Visa Required for Indians

1. Morocco
   1. Stay 90 Days
   2. Expiry 90 Days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Passport Copy, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Residency Proof, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students), Invitation Letter from a citizen or organization (In person application not required)
   4. Notes The recommended time for visa application is 6 weeks. The visa can be extended beyond 90 days by reaching out to the nearest police precinct.
2. Egypt
   1. Stay 30 Days
   2. Expiry 30 Days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application not required) 
   4. Notes If you have a GCC member state residency permit then you are qualified for a visa on arrival. If you are traveling with an Egyptian travel agency that has taken care of flight bookings and hotel bookings along with a letter of guarantee, you are eligible for a visa on arrival
3. Algeria
4. Libya
5. Sudan

Visa-Free Countries for Indians

1. Tunisia
   1. Stay 90 Days
2. Western Sahara
   1. Documents Required Original Passport

South Africa

Visa Granted on Arrival for Indians

1. Botswana
   1. Stay 14 Days
   2. Documents Required Original Passport

E-Visa for Indians

1. Lesotho – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 Days
2. South Africa
   1. Notes For a Visa, Indian tourists don’t have to pay a visa fee

Visa Required for Indians

1. Namibia
2. Swaziland
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 3 years
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo (In person application required at embassy)

West Africa

Visa Required for Indians

1. Gambia
   1. Stay 90 Days
2. Burkina Faso
3. Ghana
4. Equatorial Guinea
5. Liberia
6. Mali
7. Niger
8. Nigeria – Apply online here.

Visa-Free Countries for Indians

1. Senegal
   1. Stay 90 Days

Visa Granted On Arrival for Indians

1. Benin
   1. Stay 30 Days
   2. Notes You need an international vaccination certificate to qualify for the visa on arrival
2. Cape Verde
   1. Stay 30 Days
3. Guinea-Bissau
   1. Stay 90 Days
4. Togo
   1. Stay 7 Days
5. Sierra Leone
6. Mauritania

E-Visa for Indians

1. Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Copy, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Proof of Payment of Visa fees, Health Document (In person application not required) 
   4. Notes You need to have a copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow fever. E-Visa is only available at the Abidjan Port Bouet Airport

VISA GUIDE FOR AMERICA

Central America

Visa Required for Indians

1. Belize
2. Dominican Republic
   1. Notes If you have a visa from Canada, US or an EU country, you don’t need a visa
3. Costa Rica
   1. Notes If you have a valid US visa or multiple entry visa from Canada or an EU country, you don’t need a tourist visa for Costa Rica
4. Guatemala
   1. Notes If you have a visa from Canada, US or a Schengen country, you don’t need a visa
5. Honduras
   1. Notes If you have a visa from Canada, US or a Schengen country, you don’t need a visa
6. Nicaragua
   1. Notes If you have a visa from Canada, US or a Schengen country, you qualify for a visa on arrival with a valid stay of 30 days
7. Panama
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Any Previously held Visas, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Invitation Letter – a letter by a resident or corporation that describes the purpose and length of visit (In person application required at embassy) 
   3. Notes If you have a multiple entry visa from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore or an EU country you don’t need a tourist visa. The above mentioned visa should be stamped at least one and should be valid for at least one more year from date of entry

Visa-Free Countries for Indians

1. Dominica
   1. Stay 180 Days
2. El Salvador
   1. Stay 90 Days

North America

Visa Required for Indians

1. Mexico – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 30 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Passport Copy, Visa Appointment Booking Proof, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students), Proof of Funds to last your visit, Residency Proof (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes If you have a visa or permanent residency from US, Canada, Japan, UK or Schengen Area country you can enter Mexico as a tourist without a separate visa
2. United States of America
   1. Stay 180 days
   2. Expiry 10 years
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Any previously held passports and visas, Travel Itinerary, Visa Appointment Booking Proof, Bank Statement for the most recent month as proof of funds, Proof of return which can be a letter from school, your employer or significant tied assets in India,  Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students), Financial documents (In person application required at embassy)
   4. Notes Biometrics and photos have to be taken before the visa appointment
3. Canada
   1. Stay 180 days
   2. Expiry 180 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Hotel Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Tax Returns for the previous year, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Travel Insurance proof and certificate, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students), Financial documents (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes You require a transit visa if you are stopping through Canada even if you are not going to leave the airport.

South America

Visa Required for Indians

1. Argentina – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Passport Copy, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, A Leave Letter from the current employer if you are a salaried employee confirming that you’ll be returning to the home country to resume your job, Proof of Funds that show you have enough money for the trip, Invitation Letter – a letter by a resident or corporation that describes the purpose and length of visit (In person application not required) 
   4. Notes If you have a valid US B2 visa you can get an electronic travel authorization for tourists. Visa fees are waived for Indian travelers.
2. Aruba
   1. Notes If you have a multi entry visa from Canada or US or Schengen area country, you don’t require a visa. 
3. Brazil
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Cover Letter describing the travel details for every party member, Current Details including Bank Statements, Tax Returns and Original Pay Slips, Proof of Funds enough for your trip (Varies for Self Employed Individuals and Students) (In person application required at embassy)
4. Colombia
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Any Previous Passports that you may have held, Passport Copy, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Bank Statement for the most recent month (In person application required at embassy) 
   4. Notes If you have a C or D visa from the Schengen Area or a US visa B1 or B2 with 180 days left on it then you don’t need a visa from Colombia
5. Cuba
   1. Notes If you have a valid visa from the US, Canada or an EU country then it can be used as a substitute
6. Ecuador
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Original Passport with at least 6 months of validity left, Flight Bookings, Travel Insurance proof and certificate (In person application required at embassy) 
7. Guyana
   1. Notes If you have a Invitation Letter from a resident or organization then you are eligible for a Visa on Arrival
8. Peru
   1. Notes If you have a valid US, UK, Canada, Australia or Schengen visa then you are eligible for visa-free entry. The visa should be valid for at least 6 months since the day of arrival for visa free entry.
9. Uruguay
   1. Notes There are no visa fees
10. Curacao
11. ​Falkland Islands
12. Paraguay
13. Venezuela​

Visa Granted On Arrival for Indians

1. Bolivia
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Passport Copy, Hotel Bookings, Flight Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Proof of Funds enough for your trip (In person application required at embassy)

E-Visa for Indians

1. Suriname – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 3 years
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy, Hotel Bookings, Travel Itinerary, Invitation Letter – a letter by a resident or corporation that describes the purpose and length of visit (In person application not required)

VISA GUIDE FOR OCEANIA​

Visa-Free Countries for Indians

1. Fiji
   1. Stay 120 Days
2. Micronesia
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Original Passport with at least 4 months of validity left
3. Vanuatu
   1. Stay 30 Days

Visa Required for Indians

1. New Zealand
   1. Stay 30 days
   2. Expiry 90 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy, Proof of Health document, Proof of Funds to fund your trip, Character Document which may involve police certificates, Proof of Return which can be a letter from your school, work or significant assets in India (In person application not required)
   4. Notes If you have a Australian residency permit then you don’t need a tourist visa to New Zealand
2. Kiribati
3. Solomon Islands
4. Tonga
5. Nauru

E-Visa for Indians

1. Australia – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 90 days
   2. Expiry 1 year
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy, National Identity card other than your passport which can be your Aadhar card, Any Previous visas or passports you may have held, Proof of Health document, Proof of Funds to fund your trip, Character Document which may involve police certificates, Proof of Return which can be a letter from your school, work or significant assets in India, Invitation Letter – a letter by a resident or corporation that describes the purpose and length of visit, Travel Itinerary, Bank Statement for the most recent month, Character Document, Health Document(In person application not required) 
   4. Notes A transit visa is required even if you are not going to leave the airport
2. Papua New Guinea – Apply online here.
   1. Stay 60 days
   2. Expiry 60 days
   3. Documents Required Application Form, Passport Photo, Passport Copy, Flight Bookings, Proof of Funds to fund your trip (In person application not required) 

Visa Granted On Arrival for Indians

1. Marshall Islands
   1. Stay 90 days
2. Palau
   1. Stay 30 days
3. Samoa
   1. Stay 60 days
4. Tuvalu
   1. Stay 30 days

So there you have it. We hope you found the information that you are looking for. Remember that traveling can be very enjoyable but only if you have covered all your bases and planned for all contingencies. Getting the visa situation right is just the first step in preparing for a successful visit. We wish you safe travels!

Disclaimer

We are not responsible for any situation where the reader was denied admittance to the above-listed countries. Please refer to our Disclosure. We advise you to always double-check visa information as they change quite often to avoid any hassles. If you have any further questions or please feel free to contact us.