Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of India

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Freedom of Travel

Indian passport holders can travel to 2 destinations without a visa. Identify cards or passports may be required.

  • Freedom Of MovementIndian nationals may also use their Voter ID card with photograph or Indian Passport to enter Bhutan by air and land.
    Permits required for travel beyond the border, subject to a BTN 1200/day Sustainable Development Fee.
  • Freedom Of MovementIndian nationals may also use their Voter ID card with photograph or Indian Passport to enter Nepal by air and land.
    Indian citizens may live and work freely in Nepal under the terms of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship. This treaty is implemented in law through section 14 of the Nepal Immigration Act 1992, regulations 3, 20 and 44A of the Nepal Immigration Regulation 1994, and section 8.4 the Nepal Immigration Procedures 2008.

Visa Not Required

18 destinations allow visa-free entry to Indian citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 16 destinations for passport holders of India.

eVisa

Indian passport allows entry to 38 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • eVisa90 days in 180 daysVisa not required for short stay from 20 April until 31 December.
    Visa Exempt for person:
    (a) having a valid residence permit in one of the Schengen countries, US or UK.
    (b) having a valid multiple entry Schengen visa and the visa must have been used once in a Schengen area country.
    (c) holding a 10-year UAE residence permit with remaining validity of more than one year.
    (d) holder of valid multiple-entry US or UK visa, which must have been used once in the country of issuance.
  • eVisa30 days30 days extendable once.
    Visitors who have been granted an online pre-visa or have requested a pre-visa from an Angolan consulate abroad are issued a visa upon arrival at the country's border crossings.
    Maximum total stay of 90 days within a one-year period.
    Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.
    International Certificate of Vaccination required.
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    eVisaVisa on arrival for US$100, for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the Schengen Area member states, UK, and US.
  • eVisa90 daysDiplomatic passport holders are not required to hold a visa when travelling to Armenia - maximum stay of 90 days. The passport needs to be valid during the whole period of stay in Armenia.
  • eVisa30 days$26 payable upon arrival at International Airports, and visa kiosks will provide an eVisa. Prior eVisa required for entry via land borders.
    Passports with Armenian entry stamp are subject to extra security screening subjective to immigration officer.
  • eVisa3 monthsVisa on arrival for all Indian nationals who have valid Schengen, UK, US, and/or Canadian visas.
  • eVisa90 days14 days to 1 year multiple-entry visa (max. stay 90 days).
    Visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council residents with validity of more than 3 months and occupation should not be laborers.
    Visa on arrival for holders of valid visit visa to UAE, UK, USA, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or USA Green Card for 2 weeks Single Entry or Three months Multiple Entry.
  • eVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
  • eVisa3 months
  • eVisaNational visa may be substituted with a valid C or D visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or a valid visa (with 180 days left) issued by the US (except for C1 transit visas).
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    eVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
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    eVisa7 daysVisa on arrival if a letter (visa volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security is presented
  • eVisa31 days
  • eVisaPassengers with a residence permit issued by a GCC Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. The residence permit must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
    If travelling as a part of an organized tourist group that consists of at least 10 persons and holding both onward and return flight tickets, booked accommodation and a signed Letter of Guarantee (LG) from an Egyptian travel agency, a visa on arrival in Egypt can be obtained
    Air transit passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 48 hours do not need visas. Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 48 hours. Passengers with transit time of less than 6 hours may leave the transit area but not the airport; however, this exemption does not apply when transiting through Alexandria (HBE)
  • eVisaup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
    eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
    eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days.
  • eVisa1 monthElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • eVisa90 days
  • eVisa30 daysFor Indians who wish to travel to Iran, getting a visa in advance is the preferred option and strongly recommended.
  • eVisa3 monthsmay enter with East Africa Tourist Visa
    fee US$100.
    Visa Validity 90days with Multiple entries.
    This visa is valid in the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda, and Republic of Uganda
  • eVisaElectronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
  • eVisa30 days
  • eVisa90 days
  • eVisa30 daysVisa on arrival for 15 days is also issued if arriving from Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore or Brunei and holding a valid visa for any of those countries at a fee of MYR200.00.
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  • eVisaNational visa may be substituted with a valid ('C' or 'D') visa or a valid residence permit issued by a Schengen Area or European Union member state for visits up to 90 days.
    Indian citizens can apply for a visa online without a need for an invitation letter.
    eVisa is issued for maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • eVisa30 days
  • eVisa30 daysVisa on arrival if holding a printed confirmation from the Immigration Authority (SENAMI) Headquarters in Maputo, indicating that a visa has been approved before departure.
  • eVisa28 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
    eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
    Visa on arrival can be issued for tourism at Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airport and is valid for 30 days (Temporarily suspended in August 2022 for unknown reasons)
  • eVisa90 days
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    eVisa30 days
  • eVisaeVisa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport.
  • eVisaObtainable online
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
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    eVisa
  • eVisaeVisa holders can enter through all border points.
  • eVisa3 monthsMay enter with East Africa Tourist Visa, valid in Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya for stays of up to 90 days (fee: $100)
    e-Visa must be obtained prior to arrival.
  • eVisa30 days5-day visa-free transit at the international airports if holding a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country.


    United Arab Emirates residents can enter without a pre-entry visa - 30 days.
  • eVisa30 days.
  • eVisa30 days

eVisa / On Arrival

For 8 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of India.

  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysFee of US$36 applicable
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days30 days for tourism purposes, 500000 IDR fee.
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
    eVisa may be used to enter Laos through Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
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    Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane.
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysmay enter with East Africa Tourist Visa ($100), valid for 90 days and multiple entries in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months30 days for visits on business, 3 months for tourists

Pre-arranged Visa Required

110 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of India. This requirement may be waived off if Indian citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

  • Visa RequiredVisa fee waived for regular or ordinary Indian passport holders.
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  • Visa Required90 daysHolders of a valid US B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa with 6 months validity can avail an ETA for the purposes of tourism at a fee 200 USD.
    Transit Visa: Not required for a stay of less than 12 hours within the transit zone.
  • Visa RequiredMay obtain visa through the online portal (Online Visitor e600 visa)
    Transit visa: required, can apply online.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredDue to bilateral agreements, Diplomatic Passport and Official Passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival if entering by air, road or sea but not train.
    Visa fee waived for regular or ordinary passport holders who apply in India.
  • Visa RequiredVisas are waived if you hold a visa for EU countries and the Schengen area.
    National visa may be substituted with a Schengen visa or a national visa of country of EU, and if arriving and departing via Minsk International Airport.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredPermanent residents and holders of multiple entry visa of the US or Canada may obtain a visa on arrival. Holders of a valid visa issued by a Schengen Member state are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days.
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    Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid multiple-entry visa issued by an EU or Schengen Area member state or the US.
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  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a C visa issued by Cyprus, Romania or a Schengen Area member state
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  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a US permanent resident card;
    Transit visa: required
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    Visa Required
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  • Visa RequiredTourism/business visas (B1/B2) or Permanent Residents from the United States of America, with at least 6 months of validity, could travel to Chile without visa.
  • Visa RequiredUnder the 24-hour TWOV policy, transit visa is not required for travelers who:
    hold a passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry;
    arrive by air, cruise ship or train (except for arriving at certain airports listed below);
    hold confirmed air, cruise ship or train tickets to a third-country final destination.
    depart Mainland China on a flight, cruise ship or train within 24 hours after arrival.
    The 24-hour transit rule allows multiple stops within Mainland China for most airports, as long as the traveler has a flight, cruise or train segment leaving Mainland China in 24 hours, so it is possible to enter through a port of entry in China, take multiple segments of domestic flights within China, and depart from a different port of entry in less than 24 hours. Multi-stop transit is not allowed in some airports listed below.
    Fuzhou Changle International Airport, Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, Mudanjiang Hailang Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport

    Urumqi Diwopu International Airport: Passengers in transit are permitted to remain in the airport for a maximum period of 2 hours. Multi-stop transit is not permitted. The airport also maintains an individual list of nationalities not eligible for visa-free transit.
  • Visa RequiredVisa not required if presenting a V.I.P invitation letter
  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by the US or with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or a member state of the European Union.
  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state
  • Visa RequiredEligible to travel to Cuba with a tourist card if they also hold a valid visa or a residence permit issued by Canada, the United States, or an EU member state.
  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a double- or multiple-entry C visa issued by Bulgaria, Romania, or a Schengen Area member state.
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    Visa Required
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    Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, US or any EU member state.
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  • Visa RequiredAirport transit visa required, with some exceptions.
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  • Visa RequiredeVisa has been stopped for Indian citizens (September 2022).
    National visa may be substituted with a valid visa or residence permit issued by US, UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, South Korea, Ireland, Schengen, and GCC countries, whose holders may be granted visa-free entry for 90 days in any 180 days.
  • Visa RequiredAirport transit visa required, except if:
    Holding valid visa or residence permit issued by the US, UK, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, or the Schengen Area
    Holders of a residence permit in Andorra, Monaco, or San Marino.
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  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, the US, or a Schengen Area member state.
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  • Visa RequiredVisa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation from sponsor or host
  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, the US or a Schengen Area member state.
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  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a UK C visa holders if they have first entered the United Kingdom and have been granted a stay of 180 days in the United Kingdom. They are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days in Ireland or until the end of the period of stay granted in the United Kingdom, whichever is shorter. Entry permitted only if first point of entry to the Common Travel Area is in the UK.
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  • Visa RequiredVisa fee is refunded if any case visa rejected.
    Visa fee INR 510 only for Indian citizens.
    Residents in Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, UAE, UK, USA can apply single entry eVisa for Tourism purpose only.
  • Visa RequiredIndian citizens holding residence permits in the USA, UK, or the European Union can obtain a visa on arrival.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredResidents of Gulf Cooperation Council in certain professions can apply eVisa for a fee of 3 KD.
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  • Visa Required* In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (Diréction Générale de la Sûreté Générale).
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  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid double- or multiple-entry C visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or by a British, Canadian, or U.S. visa for maximum stay of 15 days. Proof of onward travel required.
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  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa or permanent residence documents issued by the US, Canada, Japan, UK, or Schengen Area member state to enter Mexico for tourism, transit, or business purposes.
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  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state, UK, Ireland or the US visa.
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  • Visa RequiredHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
  • Visa RequiredNationals of India with a normal passport and a valid visa issued by Canada, the US, or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. Fee $10.
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  • Visa RequiredVisa not required for Pilgrims visiting Shri Kartarpur Sahib (since 2019)
  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid multiple entry visa issued by the US (including permanent residents
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid US, Canada, Australia, Schengen Area, or UK visa or permanent resident permit for a maximum of 180 days. The visa must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
  • Visa RequiredVisa free for holder of US, Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen, Singapore or UK valid visa or resident visa for 14 days (only for Tourism).
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  • Visa Required30 daysCitizens of India can be granted a visa waiver for a period of 30 days on their arrival in the State of Qatar, given the following conditions:

    The passenger must have a confirmed return ticket.
    Passengers MUST provide a confirmed hotel reservation booked through the Discovery Qatar website ONLY for the entire duration of stay.
  • Visa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a double- or multiple-entry C visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or Bulgaria valid for the period of intended stay.
  • Visa Requirede-Visa (16 days) holders must arrive and departure via 29 checkpoints
    e-Visa is currently suspended.
    Visa not required if visiting Saint Petersburg for up to 72 hours via ferry from Finland.
  • Visa RequiredNo border control but accessible only via Italy; thus, Italian visa rules apply.
  • Visa RequiredTourist visa on arrival for holders of valid Schengen, UK and US visa. Visitors must arrive through national carrier of Saudi Arabia.
    Visa on arrival if holding two or multiple entry short-stay valid visa issued by UK, US or a Schengen member state for stays of no more than 90 days.
    Visitors can get visa on arrival at any international airport in Saudi Arabia but they must have a credit card to pay a fee amounting to SR440 (Dh431) as cash is not accepted. They will be allowed to stay for 90 days at a stretch and can enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia multiple times during the validity period of their visit visa.
  • Visa RequiredVisa required from January 1, 2023
    National visa may be substituted by a valid visa OR residence permit issued by any EU member state, Schengen Area member state, UK, or USA, for a period not exceeding 90 days in a 180 day period and within the validity of the visa or residence permit.
  • Visa RequiredMay obtain online e-Service through eligible authorized travel agencies
    Indian nationals with valid visa from countries such as Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, UK, US and Switzerland who are in transit to or from any third country by air may be conditionally eligible for 96-hours Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF).
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  • Visa RequiredTransit visa required, except if holding a valid visa or residence permit issued by the US, UK, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Schengen Area, Bulgaria, Romania, or Cyprus or a residence permit issued by Andorra, Monaco, or San Marino.
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  • Visa Required90 daysVisa-free entry has been stopped for Indian citizens (November 2022)
    Conditional visa-free access is granted for a period of 90 days for groups of 5 or more individuals travelling to Tunisia for a minimum of 5 days and booked through a tour agency and travelling as an organised group.
  • Visa RequiredConditional single-entry eVisa issued for the period of 30 days to holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member countries, US, UK, or Ireland.
  • Visa RequiredLetter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days.
  • Visa RequiredCan be applied online or in person evisa.mfa.gov.ua
    e-Visa is currently suspended due to the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
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    Visa RequiredHolder of valid US visa or green card which is valid for a minimum of 6 months can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for AED120 (subject to change). They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for AED250 (subject to change).
    Indian passport holder with a valid UK or EU residence permit can also obtain a visa on arrival for 14 days, which can be extended.
    Visitors normally require a sponsor but visas can also be arranged online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates, Etihad (and Air Baltic and Air Serbia), flydubai, Turkish Airlines, and Indigo Airlines.
    May apply using 'Smart service'.
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    Visa RequiredVisa not required if holding a biometric Irish visa endorsed with "BC BIVS" and with a valid Irish entry stamp. Other exemptions apply for Visa-free Direct Airside Transit.
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    Visa RequiredTransit visa required
  • Visa RequiredVisa issued free of cost.
  • Visa RequiredSchengen Visa Required. Entry can be made only from Italy; thus, Italian visa rules apply.
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