Complete List of Countries Offering Visa-Free Entry, Visa-On-Arrival, and E-Visa Facilities to Indian Citizens
July 29, 2024
Indian passport holders can access 16 countries without a visa and 40 countries with visa-on-arrival facilities. On Thursday, the central government announced that Indian passports allow visa-on-arrival entry in 40 countries and visa-free entry to 16 countries. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, responding to a query by Congress’s Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan, Neeraj Dangi, mentioned that Indian passport holders are also eligible for e-Visa facilities.
“The Government of India is continually working to increase the number of countries that provide visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, and e-Visa options for Indians to facilitate their international travel,” Singh stated.
Granting visa-free entry is a sovereign decision of the receiving nation. Visa-free entry and visa-on-arrival policies depend on various factors, including bilateral relations and reciprocity principles, the MoS noted.
India ranks 68th on the global passport strength index, with a mobility score of 73, alongside Gambia and Uganda.
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Countries Allowing Visa-Free Entry to Indians
Visa-free entry simplifies foreign travel, offering benefits like reduced entry requirements and fewer bureaucratic hurdles, enabling even last-minute travel plans.
The 16 countries that offer visa-free entry to Indians are:
- Barbados
- Bhutan
- Dominican Republic
- Fiji
- Haiti
- Hong Kong SAR
- Kazakhstan
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Niue Island
- Qatar
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Senegal
- Sri Lanka
- St Lucia
- The Cook Islands
Countries Offering e-Visa Facilities to Indians
E-Visas allow travelers to apply for entry documents online, avoiding the need for passport submissions or interviews. This process is faster and more convenient than traditional visa applications, often offering longer stay durations.
India offers e-Visas for purposes including recreation, sightseeing, casual visits to friends or relatives, short-term yoga programs, medical treatment, and business activities.
The 47 countries offering e-Visa facilities to Indians are:
- Albania
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Cambodia
- Chile
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Grenada
- Guinea
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Moldova
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- New Zealand
- Oman
- Russia
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Singapore
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Suriname
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
Countries Providing Visa-On-Arrival to Indian Passport Holders
Visa-on-arrival is granted upon a traveler’s arrival in the destination country, merging necessary bureaucratic steps at a single location. This eliminates the need to visit a consulate or embassy before travel. However, additional documents such as hotel reservations, proof of sufficient funds, and return or onward travel tickets may be required.
The 40 countries offering visa-on-arrival to Indian passport holders are:
- Barbados
- Bolivia
- Cambodia
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Laos
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mongolia
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Peru
- Republic of Congo
- Republic of Marshall Islands
- Reunion Islands
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Sri Lanka
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent & the Grenadines
- Suriname
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tunisia
- Tuvalu
- Zimbabwe
