51 Visa-Free Countries for Indian Passport Holders: Explore the World Without Hassle
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Indian passport holders can now travel to several beautiful destinations around the world without worrying about complex visa formalities. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has released an updated list of countries offering visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and e-Visa facilities to Indian citizens. This opens up exciting travel opportunities across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Visa-Free Countries for Indian Citizens
Indian citizens can travel visa-free to the following 16 countries. You can simply pack your bags and go without any pre-approval or visa process:
- Barbados
- Bhutan
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Hong Kong
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Montserrat
- Nepal
- Niue Island
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Trinidad and Tobago
Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) Countries for Indian Citizens
These countries allow Indian citizens to obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport or border checkpoint, making travel easy and flexible.
Visa-on-Arrival Countries:
Angola, Bolivia, Cabo Verde, Cameroon Union Republic, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guinea Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kiribati, Laos, Madagascar, Mauritania, Nigeria, Republic of Marshall Islands, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe
e-Visa Countries for Indian Citizens
Indian travellers can apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) online before their trip. The e-Visa process is quick and avoids the need to visit an embassy.
e-Visa Countries:
Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Benin, Colombia, Cote D’Ivoire, Djibouti, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Republic, Lesotho, Malaysia, Moldova, New Zealand, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia
Combined VoA + e-Visa Facility
A few countries offer both Visa-on-Arrival and e-Visa options for Indian nationals, providing maximum convenience.
VoA + e-Visa Countries:
Kenya, Myanmar, Saint Lucia, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Cambodia
Travel Without Hassle
From serene island nations to cultural hubs and adventure destinations, Indian travellers can now explore the world more freely than ever. Whether you’re planning a beach getaway to Mauritius, an adventure in Vietnam, or a cultural trip to Serbia, these destinations make travel smoother and more affordable.
This growing list reflects India’s strengthening diplomatic relations and the increasing global respect for the Indian passport.
