India Passport Visa-Free Countries

India passport holders can enter 20 countries visa free. Counting visa on arrival (30) and eTA (5) destinations, Indian citizens can travel to 55 countries without arranging a visa in advance, and a further 47 are available with an eVisa.

Visa free countries for Indian citizens include Angola, Barbados, Bhutan, Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Macau, Malaysia. See the full, up-to-date list of all 20 visa-free destinations for India passport holders above.

Indian passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 countries across Asia, Americas, Oceania, Africa. The colour-coded list and map above show exactly which countries are visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa, eTA or visa required.

96 countries currently require Indian citizens to obtain a visa before arrival. Every other destination is visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa or eTA — check the full breakdown above.

Indian passport holders can visit approximately 62 countries visa-free (the exact number varies by source and policy updates). Popular visa-free destinations for Indians include Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives (90 days), Mauritius (90 days), Fiji (120 days), Jamaica, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Senegal, Serbia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Always verify the latest requirements before travel.

No, Thailand is no longer visa-free for Indian passport holders. Following recent policy changes, India was removed from Thailand's visa-exemption list and moved to the visa on arrival (VoA) category, which allows a stay of up to 15 days. For longer stays, Indians can apply for a tourist visa at a Thai embassy before departure.

No, Japan is not visa-free for Indian passport holders. Indian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Japan. However, Japan offers a multiple-entry tourist visa for Indians with a validity of up to 5 years, allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit. The application process requires proof of funds, travel itinerary, and a valid passport.

No, Turkey is not visa-free for Indian passport holders. However, Indian citizens can easily apply for a Turkish eVisa online before travel. The Turkey eVisa for Indians is typically valid for 180 days with a maximum stay of 30 days. The application is straightforward, requires a passport scan and photo, and approval is usually granted within minutes to a few hours.

The 'best' visa for Indians depends on travel goals. For easy access, countries like Thailand (visa-free 60 days), Maldives (visa-free 90 days), and Mauritius (visa-free 90 days) are ideal. For work and settlement, visas for Canada, Australia, Germany, and the UK are popular. The US B1/B2 tourist visa is one of the most sought-after due to its 10-year validity and access to multiple countries with visa-on-arrival.

Yes, India issues diplomatic passports (Type D) and official passports (Type S) to government officials, diplomats, and select high-ranking individuals. These passports are maroon in color (compared to the standard navy blue ordinary passport) and may offer expedited visa processing or additional courtesies. However, they do not grant additional visa-free access — the visa requirements remain the same as ordinary passports.