Visa guide for Indian passports
What an Indian passport holder needs for each country we plan trips to, taken from official government pages.
Last checked October 2026. Rules change; we confirm everything again when we plan your trip.
- Visa on arrival
Indonesia (Bali)
Indian passport holders can get the B1 tourist visa on arrival, or apply for it online in advance as an e-VOA. Every traveller also submits an arrival card online before landing.
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- Visa-free
Thailand
Indian passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism and stay up to 30 days. This scheme took effect on 15 September 2026.
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- Visa on arrival
Maldives
The Maldives grants a tourist visa on arrival, with no pre-approval. Every traveller also submits a free online Traveller Declaration before arrival.
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- Visa-free
Mauritius
Mauritius lists India as “No visa required”. The immigration officer at the airport decides how long you may stay.
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- e-Visa
Vietnam
Indian passport holders apply online for a Vietnam e-Visa before travel. It is valid for up to 90 days, for single or multiple entry.
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- ETA
Sri Lanka
Indian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving. Since 25 May 2026, India is one of 40 countries whose tourist ETA is free.
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- Visa in advance
Singapore
Indian passport holders need a Singapore entry visa before travel. It is not issued at the airport.
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- Visa-free
Malaysia
Indian citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism, business, social visits or transit. The exemption currently runs until 31 December 2026.
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- Visa in advance
UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)
Most Indian passport holders need a UAE tourist visa arranged before travel. Visa on arrival is only for Indians who hold certain other visas or residence permits.
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- Visa in advance
Japan
Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan. You apply at a Japan Visa Application Centre (VFS Global), and tourist visas are issued electronically as an eVISA.
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- Visa in advance
New Zealand
India is not a visa waiver country, so Indian passport holders need a New Zealand Visitor Visa before travel. You apply online.
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- Visa in advance
Schengen Europe
Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa. One visa covers France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Austria, Hungary, Czechia, Croatia and the other Schengen countries.
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- Visa in advance
United Kingdom
India is on the UK’s visa national list, so Indian nationals need a Standard Visitor visa before travel.
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- Visa in advance
Türkiye
Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Türkiye. If you hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit, you can get a single-entry e-Visa online instead.
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- e-Visa
Georgia
Indian passport holders can apply online for a Georgian e-Visa, which gives the same right of entry as a sticker visa. Holders of certain other countries’ visas or residence permits may be able to enter without one.
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