Visa-Free, Visa-on-Arrival, and E-Visa Destinations for Indians (Updated 2025)

Discover the latest list of visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and easy e-visa countries for Indian passport holders in 2025. Travel hassle-free with our updated guide!

✅ Visa-Free Countries for Indian Citizens

These countries allow Indian travelers to enter without a visa for short stays:​

  • Bhutan: Visa-free; entry permit required.
  • Nepal: Visa-free.
  • Thailand: Visa-free for up to 60 days; Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) required before travel.
  • Malaysia: Visa-free until December 31, 2026.
  • Mauritius: Visa-free for up to 90 days.
  • Seychelles: Visa-free for up to 90 days.
  • Kazakhstan: Visa-free for up to 14 days.
  • Iran: Visa-free for up to 15 days.
  • Barbados: Visa-free for up to 90 days.
  • Jamaica: Visa-free.
  • Fiji: Visa-free for up to 120 days; visit permit issued on arrival.
  • Dominica: Visa-free for up to 180 days.
  • Grenada: Visa-free for up to 90 days.
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis: Visa-free for up to 90 days.
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Visa-free for up to 90 days.
  • Trinidad and Tobago: Visa-free for up to 90 days.
  • El Salvador: Visa-free for up to 90 days.​

🛬 Visa-on-Arrival Countries for Indian Citizens

In these countries, Indian travelers can obtain a visa upon arrival:​

  • Indonesia: Visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
  • Maldives: Visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
  • Sri Lanka: Visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
  • Kenya: Visa on arrival for up to 90 days.
  • Tanzania: Visa on arrival for up to 90 days.
  • Madagascar: Visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
  • Bolivia: Visa on arrival for up to 90 days.
  • Cambodia: Visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
  • Laos: Visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
  • Jordan: Visa on arrival for up to 30 days.​

🌐 E-Visa Countries for Indian Citizens

These countries offer e-visa facilities, allowing Indian travelers to apply online before their trip:​

  • Singapore: E-visa; processing time typically within 24-48 hours.
  • Turkey: E-visa; processing time typically within 24-48 hours.
  • Uzbekistan: E-visa valid for up to 30 days; cost approximately US $55.
  • Kenya: E-visa valid for up to 90 days; cost approximately US $32.50.
  • Morocco: E-visa valid for up to 90 days; cost approximately AED 440.
  • Uganda: E-visa valid for up to 180 days; cost approximately US $750.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe: E-visa valid for up to 180 days; cost approximately US $60.
  • Zambia: E-visa valid for up to 30 days; cost approximately US $25.28.
  • Ethiopia: E-visa valid for up to 30 days; cost approximately US $82.
  • Madagascar: E-visa or visa on arrival for up to 30 days; cost approximately 115,000 MGA.
  • Tanzania: E-visa or visa on arrival for up to 90 days; cost approximately US $50.
  • Benin: E-visa valid for up to 30 days; cost approximately EUR 50.
  • Botswana: E-visa valid for up to 90 days; cost approximately 300 Botswana Pula.
  • Djibouti: E-visa valid for up to 90 days; cost approximately US $23.
  • Sierra Leone: E-visa or visa on arrival for up to 30 days; cost approximately US $80.
  • Togo: E-visa valid for up to 15 days; cost approximately 25,000 CFA francs.
  • Lesotho: E-visa valid for up to 90 days; cost approximately US $150.
  • Antigua and Barbuda: E-visa or visa on arrival for up to 30 days; cost approximately US $100.
  • Suriname: E-visa or visa on arrival for up to 31 days; cost approximately US $25.
  • Russia: E-visa valid for up to 60 days; cost approximately US $40.
  • Georgia: E-visa valid for up to 90 days; cost approximately US $20 plus service charges.​

📌 Important Notes

  • Entry Requirements: Even in visa-free or visa-on-arrival countries, travelers may need to provide proof of sufficient funds, return or onward tickets, and accommodation details.
  • Purpose of Visit: Visa-free and visa-on-arrival entries are typically granted for tourism or business purposes. Engaging in employment or long-term stays usually requires a different visa category.
  • Stay Duration: Visa-free and visa-on-arrival entries are typically granted for short stays. For longer duration, appropriate visas must be obtained.​

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