Visa-free videshi travel on a desi passport!
As HT City turns 25, we take a look at 25 countries around the world that are easy to access, visa-free, or provide visaon-arrival trips for Indian passport holders
1. Iran: Most recent entry to the list, Indians can explore the country’s rich architecture and culinary wonders visa-free for a stay upto 15 days.
2. Thailand: Enjoy the vibrant culture and stunning beaches of Thailand with the convenience of visa-on-arrival allowing stays up to 15 days.
3. Malaysia: Discover the country’s diverse landscapes and delicious cuisine with ease, as Indians can obtain a visa on arrival for stay up to 15 days.
4. Sri Lanka: Known for its eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites and boasting over 800 miles of coastline, Sri Lanka has really convenient visa-on-arrival policies for Indians for stay for up to 30 days.
5. Bhutan: No visa is required to visit this beautiful Himalayan
Kingdom. Indians visitors can explore the country on a free entry permit.
6. Hong Kong: From admiring the island’s skyline at night to visiting the Cup Noodles Museum in southern Kowloon, you can visit the country visa-free for a stay up to 14 days.
7. Nepal: Explore the country’s majestic Himalayan peaks and rich cultural heritage with visa-onarrival options.
8. Kazakhstan: Explore some popular attractions like Mount Sherkala and the Valley of Balls, on a visa-free entry and stay up to 14 days.
9. Oman: In a recent update, the Oman visa-on-arrival for Indian passport holders was replaced by the electronic application system, but the process remains the same with 14 days to explore the place.
10. Mauritius: In 2004 the Mauritian Government introduced a visa-free regime for Indian tourists for up to 60 days.
11. Tunisia: Explore the Mediterranean beaches and ancient ruins with a visa-onarrival and a stay up to 90 days.
12. Rwanda: Indian travellers can discover East Africa’s scenery and diverse wildlife with a visa-onarrival for stay up to 30 days.
13. Jamaica: Known for its reggae music scene, Blue Mountain coffee and towering cascades, the Caribbean island nation offers visa-free entry for up to 30 days.
14. Barbados: Indian travellers can enjoy the beach life visa-free without planning for permit approval days in advance.
15. Haiti: Wander around UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Haitian cuisine and explore the vibrant culture visa-free.
16. Dominica: Hike to the boiling lakes or dive into Caribbean Sea on a visa-free holiday (up to 180 days) with just a proof of departure from the country.
17. Grenada: Learn about the Spice of the Caribbean on a visafree trip where you can stay for up to 90 days.
18. Seychelles: Experience Mahé Island hiking trails, top-notch scuba diving and tropical luxury visa-free with upto 30-day stay.
19. Cambodia: If exploring the jungles and ancient ruins is your way of travel, you can visit the country with a visa-on-arrival facility. There’s also an e-visa option for those who want to take the quick, online route.
20. Indonesia: Island-hopping, diverse culinary cultures and picturesque locales await your visa-free stay for up to 30 days.
21. Fiji: Renowned for the island’s mountain ranges, friendly locals and private island resorts, Fiji offers Indians a visa-on-arrival for a stay upto four months.
22. Laos: A popular destination for backpacking Lao’s brimming cultural countryside charm with its lush rice paddies and glorious Mekong River ecosystem can be enjoyed with visa-on-arrival at certain ports of entry with a 30day stay limit.
23. Qatar: The Ministry of Interior
Qatar offer Indians visa-onarrival with registration booked through their official website.
24. Kenya: Visit Maasai Mara National Reserve and more wildlife reserves as the authorisation of a digital platform is all you need to enter Kenya. The best part? Kenya Tourism Board is incentivising travel agents, meaning for us, more options and better deals!
25. Jordan: Renowned for its ancient ruins, stunning desert landscapes and warm hospitality, the country offers Indians a visaon-arrival facility for a stay of up to 30 days.
Note to readers: Entry requirements, visa costs and durations often undergo change as per global tourism policies. Always check the current guidelines or speak to a travel operator before booking a trip.