Visa-easy escapes for Indian passport holders

Some of the most beautiful journeys from India need nothing more than a passport and a little paperwork. These are the places we plan where entry is simplest for Indian passport holders.

Each note below comes from our destination records, cross-checked against official immigration sources and India's Ministry of External Affairs.

Visa Free: no visa needed

• ThailandIndian nationals currently use the visa-exempt route subject to applicable conditions; TDAC is mandatory and is not a visa.
• MalaysiaVisa exemption for Indian nationals is currently listed through 31 Dec 2026; recheck before ticketing.
• BhutanIndian nationals do not require a visa, but applicable entry permit and immigration requirements apply.
• NepalIndian nationals do not require a visa; accepted travel documents and current entry rules apply.
• PhilippinesVisa-free routes are conditional; eligibility, permitted stay and supporting documents depend on the applicable route.
• MauritiusIndian nationals are visa-exempt subject to immigration and entry conditions.
• SeychellesNo visa is required, but Travel Authorisation is required before departure and visitor-permit rules apply on arrival.
• FijiIndia is visa-exempt; a visitor permit is issued on arrival subject to entry requirements.

Visa on Arrival: granted when you land

• IndonesiaVisa on Arrival or e-VOA route available subject to current eligibility and entry requirements.
• MaldivesTourist visa is granted on arrival without pre-approval, subject to immigration entry requirements.

ETA Required: an online authorisation before you fly

• Sri LankaElectronic travel authorisation/ETA requirements apply; current Indian-national conditions should be checked before travel.
• KenyaKenya requires an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation before travel.

eVisa: applied for online before you go

• JapanTourist eVisa route; eligibility and application requirements apply.
• VietnamTourist eVisa available; apply through the official electronic visa system before travel.
• SingaporeOrdinary Indian passport holders require an entry visa before travel; applications are submitted electronically through authorised visa agents.
• DubaiVisa route depends on traveller eligibility; conditional visa-on-arrival facilities may apply to qualifying Indian passport holders.
• OmaneVisa route is available; visa-on-arrival is conditional and not a universal facility for Indian passport holders.
• AzerbaijaneVisa available subject to eligibility and application requirements.
• GeorgiaElectronic visa route available subject to eligibility and supporting-document requirements.
• TurkeyIndian ordinary passport holders can use the eVisa route only when the specified supporting visa or residence-permit criteria are met.
• South AfricaeVisa route available for eligible Indian travellers; current application and entry conditions apply.
• TanzaniaElectronic visa route available; current application and entry requirements apply.

Entry rules change, sometimes quickly. Conditions such as onward tickets, hotel bookings, funds or passport validity can apply. We confirm the current requirements for your passport before you book, and the final decision always rests with the destination's immigration authorities.