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Indian passport holders will be able to travel visa-free to 58 countries this summer – Know full details
58 countries visa-free access: Do you hold an Indian passport and wish to travel this summer? Well, there’s some positive news. Indian travelers can access up to 58 destinations visa-free. Some of the prominent countries are in Asia, Africa and also the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
In addition to these countries, many other countries have provisions such as e-visas or electronic travel authorities, which greatly simplifies travel.
In terms of international rankings, India's passport ranks 82 in the world. Such rankings are influenced by the mobility and access to travel for citizens.
This is the complete list of countries where holders of an Indian passport can travel to without a visa, as published by Henley & Partners:
Angola
Barbados
Bhutan
Bolivia (VOA)
British Virgin Islands
Burundi (VOA)
Cambodia (VOA)
Cape Verde Islands (VOA)
Comoro Islands (VOA)
Cook Islands
Djibouti (VOA)
Dominica
Ethiopia (VOA)
Fiji
Grenada
Guinea-Bissau (VOA)
Haiti
Indonesia (VOA)
Iran
Jamaica
Jordan (VOA)
Kazakhstan
Kenya (ETA)
Kiribati
Laos (VOA)
Macao (SAR China)
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives (VOA)
Marshall Islands (VOA)
Mauritius
Micronesia
Mongolia (VOA)
Montserrat
Mozambique (VOA)
Myanmar (VOA)
Namibia (VOA)
Nepal
Niue
Palau Islands (VOA)
Qatar (VOA)
Rwanda
Samoa (VOA)
Senegal
Seychelles (ETA)
Sierra Leone (VOA)
Somalia (VOA)
Sri Lanka (VOA)
St. Kitts and Nevis (ETA)
St. Lucia (VOA)
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tanzania (VOA)
Thailand
Timor-Leste (VOA)
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu (VOA)
Vanuatu
Zimbabwe (VOA)
The different visa restrictions explained
Each nation possesses a specific set of defined rules for incoming travelers.
In broad strokes, restrictions differ based on the need for some form of approval prior to arrival.
While specific instructions may differ, most countries abide by one of the five following visa regulations:
1. Visa-free
Every destination flagged as ‘visa-free’ has neither a visa stamp nor documentation needed for entry.
In most situations, only a valid passport is required.
2. Visa Required
Travelers wishing to visit such a location need to secure a visa before traveling there. This process is usually done in-person at the nearest embassies or consulates of that specific country. In many cases, visa bookings are needed and long waiting times are not uncommon, so travelers should try to plan ahead.
3. Visa on Arrival (VOA)
A visa on arrival (VOA) destination means that for such countries, a legal visa is mandatory for entry, but it can be granted at the airport. Therefore, there is no need for prior approvals or paperwork submissions before travel. The processing is done at the immigration and border control of the respective countries and most airports have counters for this.
4. E-visa
As mentioned, e-visas refers to cases where visas are required for certain countries but the application is made online and the visa granted is digital. This is more accommodating for intending travelers.
5. Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
Even though countries marked with an ETA distinction do not require travelers to secure a visa prior to their journey, a different form of authentication is needed. It is often quicker and easier than applying for a visa, making travel to these places easier. It is worth mentioning that in most cases ETAs are limit designed for short-term visits, unlike some visas which can be valid for much longer periods.
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