Among life’s finer pursuits is international travel, whether conducting a board meeting in Southeast Asia, setting up operations in the Caribbean or decompressing at a foreign location. However, the administrative rigmarole of obtaining a visa can dampen the pleasure that international travel offers. The good news is that as of June 2026, over 30 countries offer visa-free travel, and several others offer VoAs to Indian passport-holders. For people who value their time as acutely as their travel experiences, following is a definitive Indian passport travel guide. However, before diving into the full list, it would be prudent to understand the difference between visa-free and VoA.
How Is Visa-Free Different From Visa-On-Arrival?
The names of both facilities clue you in about their meaning. Visa-free countries allow you to enter by showing only your valid passport. You do not need to apply for or obtain a visa either prior to your visit or upon entering. VoA, on the other hand, do necessitate a visa, but you may obtain it upon your arrival in the country.
Why Is Visa-On-Arrival Better Than Regular Visa?
VoAs typically eliminate the hassle of emailing your documents to the country you’re visiting and appearing for interviews and background checks at their embassy. They’re more conducive to trips requiring urgency and efficiency, as upfront paperwork is significantly reduced, thereby also reducing administrative burden.
Following is the full list of countries that offer these facilities to Indian passport-holders.
Full List Of Visa-Free Countries For Indians As Of June 2026
1. Vanuatu
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
Note: Visitors must complete the free, mandatory Vanuatu Arrival Form upon entry or prior to entry.
2. Trinidad And Tobago
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
Note: Visitors must fill out the free online arrival/departure card.
3. The Republic Of The Philippines
Valid Up To: 14 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
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4. Sri Lanka
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
5. Seychelles
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): ₹1,107 approx. for travel authorisation.
Note: A compulsory visitor’s permit is required to enter the country.
6. Senegal
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
Note: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory for all travellers.
7. Samoa
Valid Up To: 60 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
8. Saint Kitts And Nevis
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): ₹1,420 approx. for ETA.
Note: Even though this destination is technically visa-free, you must still acquire your Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to your departure.
9. Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
10. Rwanda
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
11. Palau
Entry Valid Up To: 30 days
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
Note: Visitors must submit an official Palau Entry Form within 72 hours or less prior to arrival and show the generated QR Code upon arrival.
12. Niue Island
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
13. Nepal
Valid Up To: Unlimited
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
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14. Montserrat
Valid Up To: 180 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
15. Macau
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
16. Malaysia
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
Note: Visitors must submit the compulsory Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within three days prior to arrival. The visa-free facility is applicable only until December 31, 2026.
17. Kiribati
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
18. Kazakhstan
Valid Up To: 14 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
19. Jamaica
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
20. Hong Kong
Valid Up To: 14 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
Note: Visitors must complete the mandatory Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) prior to their departure.
21. Haiti
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): ₹950 approx as tourist fee (Waived for business travel)
22. Grenada
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
23. Gambia
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Cost Of Entry (If Any): ₹4,655 approx. as border and departure tax
24. Fiji
Valid Up To: 121 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
25. Federated States Of Micronesia
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): ₹1,200 approx. as departure tax
26. El Salvador
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): ₹1,140 approx. for tourist card
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27. Cook Islands
Valid Up To: 31 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
28. Commonwealth Of Dominica
Valid Up To: 180 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): ₹2,750 approx. as departure tax.
Note: Visitors must fill out the mandatory online immigration and customs forms within 72 hours of arrival and present the QR code at immigration.
29. British Virgin Islands (BVI)
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): ₹5,225 approx. for entry/exit and customs clearance fee.
Note: Visitors must fill out the mandatory online immigration and customs forms within 72 hours of arrival.
30. Bhutan
Valid Up To: 15 to 30 days from entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): ₹1,200 per head per day for Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
31. Barbados
Valid Up To: 90 days from entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
Note: Visitors must fill out the immigration form 72 hours prior to your arrival.
32. Angola
Valid Up To: 30 days from entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
Countries That Are Conditionally Visa-Free For Indians
1. Oman
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Visitors must have a valid Schengen, UK, US, Australian, Japanese, GCC or Canadian visa or residence permit.
Valid Up To: 14 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
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2. Saint Denis (Réunion Island)
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Visitors must have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, or they must be part of a group organised by an approved travel agency or tour operator.
Valid Up To: 15 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Only tourism if you don’t fulfil the Schengen visa criteria; both if you do.
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
3. Kyrgyzstan
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Visitors must have a valid multiple-entry long-term UK, US, or Schengen Visa.
Valid Up To: 7 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
4. Dominican Republic
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Visitors must have a valid Schengen, UK, US, or Canadian visa or residence permit, must fill out the free mandatory entry/exit form via the official government portal, and must obtain a Tourist Card.
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Cost Of Entry (If Any): ₹835 approx.
5. Belarus
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Visitors must arrive and depart from the Minsk International Airport, and must have a valid multiple-entry Schengen Visa that is used at least once.
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
6. Armenia
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Visitors must have a valid Schengen, US, or GCC passport sticker or residence permit of at least six months.
Valid Up To: 180 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Cost Of Entry (If Any): None
Note: This is valid only until July 2026, after which Indian passport-holders will need a regular visa to enter the country.
Full List Of Visa-On-Arrival Countries For Indians As Of June 2026
1. Zimbabwe
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹2,750 to ₹4,750 approx.
2. Tuvalu
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹5,500 approx.
3. Timor-Leste (East Timor)
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹2,850 approx.
4. The Comoros Islands
Valid Up To: 45 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹4,750
5. Thailand
Valid Up To: 15 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Visa Cost: ₹5,000 approx.
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6. Tanzania
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹4,750 approx.
7. Saint Lucia
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹7,125 approx.
Note: All visitors must submit the Saint Lucia Electronic Immigration Form online within three days of arrival.
8. Madagascar
Valid Up To: 30 to 60 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹3,323 approx.
9. Laos
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Visa Cost: ₹3,800 approx.
Note: You must complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) within 72 hours prior to your arrival and show the QR code at the border.
10. Jordan
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Visa Cost: ₹5,352 approx.
11. Indonesia
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹2,800 to ₹3,500 approx.
12. Guinea-Bissau
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹10,000 approx.
13. Djibouti
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism, leisure, or transit
Visa Cost: ₹8,550 approx.
14. Cambodia
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹2,850 approx.
15. Burundi
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourist
Visa Cost: ₹8,550 approx.
Countries With Free Visa-On-Arrival For Indians
1. The Republic Of Marshall Islands (RMI)
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
2. Qatar
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Note: While there is no fee for a visa-on-arrival for Indians, Qatar does charge around a ₹2,300 processing fee.
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3. Mauritius
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Both
4. Maldives
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Business Or Tourist: Tourism
Countries With Conditional Visa-On-Arrival For Indians
1. The United Arab Emirates
Valid Up To: 14 days of entry
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Applicant must have either a valid EU, UK, US visa or residence permit or a valid residence permit from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, or South Korea.
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹6,555 approx.
2. Sierra Leone
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Visitors must acquire a pre-approval or landing authorisation prior to their departure and must have a valid yellow fever certificate.
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹7,600 approx
3. Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
Valid Up To: 90 days of entry
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Applicant must have a valid previously used Schengen, UK, US, or GCC visa.
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹10,600
4. Myanmar
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Applicants must arrive by air and from the entry points of Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw, and Mandalay
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹4750 approx.
5. Egypt
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Applicant must have a valid Schengen, New Zealand, Australia, UK, US, or GCC residence permit of a minimum of six months and if the applicant is travelling as part of a tourist group organised by an Egyptian-registered tour operator.
Business Or Tourist: Tourist
Visa Cost: ₹2,100
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6. Bahrain
Valid Up To: 14 days of entry
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Applicant must have a valid Schengen, UK, US, or GCC visit visa or residence permit.
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹1,100
7. Antigua And Barbuda
Valid Up To: 30 days of entry
Condition/s For Visa-Free: Applicant must have a valid Schengen, UK, US, or Canadian visa or residence permit.
Business Or Tourist: Both
Visa Cost: ₹8,300 approx.
Other Common Conditions For Being Eligible For Visas
A few other basic conditions that must be met to be eligible for most visas are a valid passport, proof of funds, proof of accommodation, and a booked return or onward ticket. Not every country may require all of these, and some may even require a letter from your host/sponsor, but it is prudent to have as many of these documents as possible in place at the time of application.
In Conclusion
While visa policies keep changing with time and tide, there is no dearth of visa-free destinations for Indian passport-holders in 2026, be it for a corporate retreat or for business-leisure. Prospective travellers may choose from the pristine visa-free beach destinations of the Maldives or the budget-friendly visa-free destinations like Nepal. The best countries for Indian travellers span virtually every continent. For more details, visit here.
FAQs
Which Are The Cheapest Visa-Free Countries For Indian Passport-Holders?
Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia are some of the cheapest visa-free countries for Indians.
Which Visa-Free Countries Are Best For Honeymoons For Indians?
Mauritius, the Maldives, and Bhutan are best for honeymoons for Indians.
Is Thailand Visa-Free For Indians?
No, from now on, Indians can get a VoA that’s valid for up to 14 days upon arrival.
Is The Maldives Visa-Free For Indians?
While technically the Maldives is not visa-free for Indians, it does offer the visa-on-arrival facility to Indians free of cost.