Popular destinations you can visit easily
Visa-free countries for India passport holders (27)
Enter with just your passport (stay limits in days where known).
Angola30 days
Barbados90 days
Bhutan14 days
Dominica180 days
El Salvador180 days
Fiji120 days
Gambia90 days
Grenada90 days
Haiti90 days
Iran15 days
Jamaica
Kazakhstan14 days
Kiribati90 days
Macao30 days
Malaysia
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
Nepal
Palestine
Rwanda30 days
Senegal90 days
Seychelles90 days
St. Kitts and Nevis90 days
St. Vincent and Grenadines90 days
Thailand60 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Vanuatu120 days
Visa on arrival (28)
Get your visa at the airport or border on arrival, sometimes for a fee.
eTA required (3)
Apply online for a quick electronic travel authorization before you fly.
e-Visa (47)
Apply online and get approval before you travel.
- Albania
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Armenia
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Colombia
- DR Congo
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Guinea
- Hong Kong
- Iraq
- Japan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Malawi
- Moldova
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Russia
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Singapore
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Suriname
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Togo
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Zambia
Visa required (93)
Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Austria
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mali
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of the Congo
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Spain
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can India passport holders visit without a visa?
India passport holders can enter 27 destinations visa-free, plus 28 with visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA, for a total of 58 easy-access destinations. A further 47 destinations offer e-Visas.
How strong is the India passport?
With 58 easy-access destinations, the India passport ranks #146 out of 199 passports in our ranking.
Do India citizens need a visa for Schengen countries?
Yes. India passport holders generally need a Schengen visa to visit the Schengen Area.
Do India passport holders need a visa for United States?
Visa required: India citizens must apply for a visa before traveling to United States.
Do India passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom?
Visa required: India citizens must apply for a visa before traveling to United Kingdom.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Canada?
Visa required: India citizens must apply for a visa before traveling to Canada.
Do India passport holders need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
e-Visa for India passport holders traveling to United Arab Emirates.
Data from the Passport Index dataset (MIT), last updated 2026-02-18. Entry rules change and can depend on passport validity, purpose of travel and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination's official embassy before you travel.