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Visa requirements for Indian citizens

Visa requirements for Indian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of India.

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A (regular or ordinary) e-passport since 2024

As of 2025, Indian citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 57 countries and territories, ranking the Indian passport 85th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index,[1] down from 80th in 2024.[2]

As the index uses dense ranking, in certain cases, a rank is shared by multiple countries because these countries all have the same level of visa-free or visa-on-arrival access.

With visa-free entry to 26 countries, visa on arrival facility to 46 countries and ETA to 3 countries, India is 70 out of 95 in Global Passport Power Rank.[3]

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2025

United Arab Emirates extends visa on arrival to holders of a valid residency permit from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, effective 13 February 2025.[4]

Ukraine reintroduces e-Visa system for Indian travellers from 17 February 2025.[5]

Malaysia extends visa-free for Indians until 31 December 2026.[6]

Israel introduces e-Visa system for Indian tourists from January 2025.[7]

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2024

The UAE has implemented a visa-on-arrival option for Indian citizens holding a valid US, UK, or EU visit or residence visa, or a USA Green Card. This allows for a stay of up to 14 days, with the option to extend for an additional 14 days. Additionally, travellers can opt for a 60-day, non-extendable visa-on-arrival after paying the required fees per UAE regulations.

Sri Lanka has announced visa-free travel for Indian citizens from October 2024.[8]

Kenya and Iran announced visa-free travel for Indian citizens starting in January 2024.

Thailand implemented visa-free entry for tourism, with stays up to 60 days. This will be in effect for six months starting from 15 July 2024 .[9][10]

Japan starts issuing single entry eVisas for all Indian citizens and foreign nationals residing in India starting 1 April 2024. This visa type is only for short stay tourism.[11]

Philippines started eVisas for Indian citizens after a successful pilot program.[12]

2023

Angola has announced a list of 98 countries, including India, whose citizens can travel visa-free for 30 days (w.e.f 29 September 2023).

Thailand has announced a 6-month visa-free travel period for Indian citizens from 10 November 2023 to 10 May 2024, extending further to 11 Nov 2024.[13]

Sri Lanka announced free visa for Indians from 1 December 2023 until 31 March 2024, extending further to 31 May 2024.

Malaysia announced temporary visa-free for Indians from 1 December 2023 until 31 December 2024.

Belarus announced visa-free travel for Indians (with EU countries and Schengen area visa holders), provided they are not transiting to or from (including airside) Russia and are arriving at Minsk International Airport.[14]

Japan announced in July 2023 that Indian passport-holders who reside in Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, UAE, UK, US can apply for a single entry e-Visa for tourism purposes only.[15]

Russia launched a single entry e-Visa for 16 days from the 1st of August 2023.[16][17]

Egypt announced single and multiple entry e-visas for solo Indian travellers in April 2023.[18]

Jordan E-visas can now be obtained at Ministry of Interior E-Services Site. However, nationals of India can still obtain a visa on arrival.

2022 South Africa finally launched an e-visa system for all Indian travellers in February 2022. However, this is not fully implemented and is not applicable to residents in several European countries. The website doesn't function well and travelers are advised to check with their local South African embassy[19][20][21]

Oman announced visa-free entry to Indian citizens for tourism, as of 12 January 2022 for up to 10 days.[22] Afterwards, the period of stay in Oman was changed to 14 days.[23]

Albania announced visa-free travel to Indian citizens as of 23 April 2022 which is extended till the end of 2022. They then introduced e-visa applications for Indians.

Morocco announced an e-visa to Indian nationals for tourism and business purposes on 1 August 2022.[24]

2021 Egypt has been offering e-visa for Indian nationals in tour groups since 2021.[25] They announced e-visa for solo travels in April 2023.

United States announced that all eligible Indian citizens could now participate in the Global Entry program for expedited entry into the USA.[26]

2020 Ukraine has begun offering e-visas for tourism to Indian travelers from 14 August 2020.[27] Subsequently, because of a sudden military conflict in Feb 2022, they suspended all air travel over their airspace.
2019 Sri Lanka has announced free visa-on-arrival for Indian tourists, effective 1 August 2019.[28]

Ecuador suddenly imposed visa restrictions on Indian nationals effective 12 August 2019 because of misuse of visa-free travel.[29]

Barbados has announced visa-free tourist and business visas for Indian nationals.[30][31]

Kazakhstan first introduced a procedure for obtaining a single-entry visa in electronic format on 1 January 2019. They then announced a 14-day visa-free travel allowance for tourism and business on 7 July 2022. Kazakhstan announced a 14-day visa exemption to Indian nationals for tourism and business purposes on 8 July 2022.[32]

Chile introduced a visa on arrival for Indian citizens already in possession of a valid US visa/residency with at least 6 months validity in April 2019.[33]

Argentina allowed Indian nationals with a valid US visa with at least 6 months validity to apply for an ETA since March 2019.

Jordan announced that all Indian passport bearers became eligible for a visa on arrival, (but only with a valid Schengen, UK, US or Canadian visa) in December 2019,[34]

2018 All Indian passport bearers became eligible for a visa on arrival to Rwanda in January 2018, Zimbabwe,[35] Angola,[36] the Bahamas (but only with a valid Schengen, UK, US or Canadian visa) on 24 April 2018[37] and Iran on 22 July 2018.[38]

Myanmar has announced visa-on-arrival for Indian tourists entering the country through the international airports of Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon and Mandalay beginning 12 December 2018.[39]

Bangladesh and India both agreed to abolish visa application fees for each other's citizens in 2018. Thus Indian passport holders who apply for a Bangladeshi visa in India do not have to pay the visa application fee.[40][41]

Russia announced an e-Visa status for parts of the Russian Far East: Primorye and the rest of Khabarovsk, Sakhalin, Chukotka, and Kamchatka regions in 2018, this was later expanded to include Saint Petersburg in 2020.[42]

Vietnam[43] and Uzbekistan in 2018[44] introduced e-Visa for Indian nationals.

2017 The requirement for a visa was removed by Indonesia in July 2017, Qatar in August 2017,[45] Tunisia in October 2017 and Gabon in October 2017,[46]

Kyrgyzstan introduced online visitor visas in September 2017 (but they send an email after the application requiring a Letter of Invitation from a Tour company which costs at least USD 50), and Armenia in November 2017.[47][48]

Indian citizens already in possession of a valid UK, United States, Canada or Schengen visa became eligible to apply for a visa on arrival to Oman in October 2017,[49] Armenia in November 2017,[47] and Chile (US visa only) in April 2019.[33]

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 Afghanistan Visa required[50]
  • Visa fee waived for regular or ordinary Indian passport holders.
 Albania eVisa[51][52]
  • Visa Exempt for person:
  • (a) having a valid residence permit in one of the Schengen countries, US or UK.
  • (b) having a valid multiple entry Schengen visa and the visa must have been used once in a Schengen area country.
  • (c) holding a 10-year UAE residence permit with a remaining validity of more than one year.
  • (d) holder of a valid multiple-entry US or UK visa, which must have been used once in the country of issuance.
 Algeria Visa required[53]
 Andorra Visa required[54][55]
  • Andorra has no visa regime, but is only accessible through France and Spain: a double- or multiple-entry Schengen Visa or a Schengen Area residence permit is required.
 Angola Visa not required[56] 30 days
  • Angola unilaterally exempted a visa to 98 countries including India on 29 September 2023.[57]
  • 30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only.[58]
  • Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.[59]
  • An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
 Antigua and Barbuda eVisa[60][61]
  • Visa on arrival for USD 100, for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the Schengen Area member states, UK, and US.[62]
 Argentina Visa required[63] Indian passport holders with Valid US Visa can secure an e-visa when travelling to Argentina.[64]
 Armenia eVisa[65][66] 90 days
  • Diplomatic passport holders are not required to hold a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. The passport needs to be valid during the whole period of stay in Armenia.[67]
  • Visa On Arrival is available for the holder of a valid residence permit or valid visa issued by the EU and Schengen member states, USA, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, UK, Canada, the Russian Federation, or Japan or a valid residence permit (physical card or sticker) issued by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman.[68]
 Australia and territories Online visa required[69][70]
  • May obtain visa through the online portal (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Transit visa: required, can apply online.
  • From 1 October, Indian citizens are required to apply a Work and Holiday visa to Australia.
 Austria Visa required[71]
 Azerbaijan eVisa[72][73] 30 days
  • USD 26 payable upon arrival at International Airports, and visa kiosks will provide an eVisa. Prior eVisa required for entry via land borders.
  • Passports with Armenian entry stamp are subject to extra security screening subjective to immigration officer.
 Bahamas eVisa[74] 3 months
  • Visa on arrival for all Indian nationals who have valid Schengen, UK, US, and/or Canadian visas.
 Bahrain eVisa / Visa on arrival[75] 14 days
  • 14 days to 1-year multiple-entry visa (max. stay 90 days).
  • Visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council residents with a validity of more than 3 months and occupation should not be labourers.
  • Visa on arrival for holders of valid visit visa to UAE, UK, US, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or US Green Card[76] for 2 weeks Single Entry or Three months Multiple Entry.
 Bangladesh Visa required[77]
  • Due to bilateral agreements, Diplomatic Passport and Official Passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival if entering by air, road or sea but not train.
  • Visa fee waived for regular or ordinary passport holders who apply in India.
 Barbados Visa not required[78] 90 days
  • Visa requirements lifted on 17 May 2019.[79]
 Belarus Visa required[80]
  • Visas are waived if you hold a visa for EU countries and the Schengen area.
  • National visa may be substituted with a Schengen visa or a national visa of country of EU, and if arriving and departing via Minsk International Airport.[81]
 Belgium Visa required[82]
 Belize Visa required[83]
  • Permanent residents and holders of multiple entry visa of the US or Canada may obtain a visa on arrival. Holders of a valid visa issued by a Schengen Member state are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days.
 Benin eVisa[84][85] 30 days
  • Must have an international vaccination certificate.
 Bhutan Freedom of Movement[86][87] Unlimited (only for border areas)
  • Indian nationals may also use their Voter ID card with photograph or Indian Passport to enter Bhutan by air and land.
  • Permits required for travel beyond the border, subject to a BTN 1200/day Sustainable Development Fee.
  • Apply permit through official website https://immi.gov.bt/
 Bolivia Online Visa / Visa on arrival[88] 30 days[89]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa required[90] 6 Months
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid multiple-entry visa issued by an EU or Schengen Area member state or the US.
 Botswana eVisa[91][92] 3 months
 Brazil Visa required[93]
 Brunei Visa required[94]
 Bulgaria Visa required[95]
 Burkina Faso eVisa[96][97]
 Burundi Visa on arrival[98] 1 month
 Cambodia eVisa / Visa on arrival[99][100] 30 days
  • Fee of USD 36 applicable.[101]
 Cameroon eVisa[102][103]
 Canada Visa required[104]
  • National visa may be substituted with a US permanent resident card. Travelers with a US permanent resident card no longer require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) as of 26 April 2022.[105]
  • Transit visa: required.
 Cape Verde Visa on arrival[106] 30 days
  • Pre registration 5 days before trip is required.[107]
 Central African Republic Visa required[108]
 Chad Visa required[109]
 Chile Visa required[110]
  • Indian nationals, holders of a US visa of any kind (including Green Card) - except for type C (transit) - with at least six months validity at the time of arrival, shall be exempt from obtaining a Temporary Admission Visa (previous Tourist Visa) to enter Chile.[1]
 China Visa required[111]
 Colombia Online Visa[113][114]
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid C or D visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or a valid visa (with 180 days left) issued by the US (except for C1 transit visas).[115]
 Comoros Visa on arrival[116] 45 days
 Republic of the Congo Visa required[117]
  • Visa not required if presenting a V.I.P invitation letter.
 Democratic Republic of the Congo eVisa[118][119] 7 days
  • Visa on arrival if a letter (visa volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security is presented.
 Costa Rica Visa required[120]
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by the US or with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or a member state of the European Union.
 Côte d'Ivoire eVisa[121][122] 3 months
 Croatia Visa required[123]
 Cuba Visa required[124]
  • Eligible to travel to Cuba with a tourist card if they also hold a valid visa or a residence permit issued by Canada, the United States, or an EU member state.
 Cyprus Visa required[125]
  • National visa may be substituted with a double- or multiple-entry C visa issued by a Schengen Area member state.
 Czech Republic Visa required[126]
 Denmark Visa required[127]
 Djibouti eVisa[128][129] 90 days
 Dominica Visa not required[130] 6 months
 Dominican Republic Visa required[131]
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, US or any EU member state.
 East Timor Visa on arrival[132] 30 days
 Ecuador Visa required[133]
 Egypt eVisa[134][135] 30 days
  • Passengers with a residence permit issued by a GCC Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. The residence permit must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.[136]
  • If travelling as a part of an organized tourist group that consists of at least 10 persons and holding both onward and return flight tickets, booked accommodation and a signed Letter of Guarantee (LG) from an Egyptian travel agency, a visa on arrival in Egypt can be obtained[137]
  • Air transit passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 48 hours do not need visas. Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 48 hours. Passengers with transit time of less than 6 hours may leave the transit area but not the airport; however, this exemption does not apply when transiting through Alexandria (HBE).
  • EgyptAir passengers can obtain free 96 hour transit visa at EgyptAir transit visa office at cairo airport.
 El Salvador Visa not required[138][139] 90 days Since October 2023, El Salvador imposes a USD 1000 transit visa fee for Indian nationals [140]
 Equatorial Guinea eVisa[141][142]
 Eritrea Visa required[143]
 Estonia Visa required[144]
 Eswatini Visa required[145]
 Ethiopia eVisa / Visa on arrival[146] 90 days
 Fiji Visa not required[149] 4 months
 Finland Visa required[150] Schengen category A visa (airport transit visa) is not required for Indian passport holders travelling through the international transit area of an airport during a stopover or a change of flights. https://um.fi/visa-to-visit-finland#Visa%20types
 France Visa required[151]
  • Airport transit visa is required, with some exceptions.
 Gabon eVisa[152][153] 90 days
 Gambia Visa not required[154]
 Georgia eVisa[155][156]
  • Reinstated from May 2023.
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid visa or residence permit issued by US, UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, South Korea, Ireland, Schengen, and GCC countries, whose holders may be granted visa-free entry for 90 days in any 180 days.
 Germany Visa required[157]
  • Airport transit visa required, except if:
  • (a) Holding valid visa or residence permit issued by the US, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Cyprus, or the Schengen Area.
  • (b) Holders of a residence permit in Andorra, Monaco, or San Marino.
 Ghana Visa required[158]
 Greece Visa required[159]
 Grenada Visa not required[160] 3 months
 Guatemala Visa required[161]
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, the US, or a Schengen Area member state.
 Guinea eVisa[162][163] 90 days
 Guinea-Bissau Visa on arrival[164] 90 days
 Guyana Visa required[165]
  • Visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation from sponsor or host.
 Haiti Visa not required[166] 3 months
 Honduras Visa required[167]
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, the US or a Schengen Area member state.
 Hungary Visa required[168]
 Iceland Visa required[169] Schengen category A visa (airport transit visa) is not required for Indian passport holders travelling through the international transit area of an airport during a stopover or a change of flights. https://island.is/en/do-you-need-a-visa/airport-transit-visa
 Indonesia e-VOA / Visa on arrival[170] 30 days[171]
  • 30 days for tourism purposes, IDR 500000 fee.
 Iran Visa not required[172] 15 days
  • Visa exemption is available only when entering the country by air.
 Iraq eVisa[173]
 Ireland Visa required[174]
  • National visa may be substituted with a UK C visa holders if they have first entered the United Kingdom and have been granted a stay of 180 days in the United Kingdom. They are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days in Ireland or until the end of the period of stay granted in the United Kingdom, whichever is shorter. Entry permitted only if first point of entry to the Common Travel Area is in the UK.[175] May transit without a visa.[176]
 Israel eVisa[177][178] The Ministry of Tourism of Israel has launched a digital e-visa system for Indian travellers, effective January 1, 2025.
 Italy Visa required[179] Schengen category A visa (airport transit visa) is not required for Indian passport holders travelling through the international transit area of an airport during a stopover or a change of flights. https://www.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/ingressosoggiornoinitalia/visto_ingresso/paesi_soggetti_visto_transito_aeroportuale/
 Jamaica Visa not required
 Japan eVisa[180][181]
  • Residents in India, except those exempted from a short-term visa, must apply for a visa at the Japan Visa Application Center (VFS Global) and receive an eVisa instead of a visa sticker on their passport.[182][183]
  • Residents in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, UK, US can also apply for a single entry e-Visa for Tourism purposes only and travel to Japan by air.[15]
 Jordan eVisa / Visa on arrival[184][185] 30 days
 Kazakhstan Visa not required[186] 14 days [187]
 Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation[188][189] 90 days
  • Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
  • eTA fee is USD 32.50.
  • Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.[190]
 Kiribati Visa not required[191] 90 days
  • Maximum period of stay may not exceed 90 days in any given 12-month period[192]
 North Korea Visa required[193]
 South Korea Visa required[194]
 Kuwait Visa required[196]
 Kyrgyzstan eVisa[198][199] 60 days
  • [CAUTION - they send an email after the e-visa application requiring a letter of invitation from a tour company which costs at least USD 50] Electronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).[200]
  • Citizens of India arriving through the checkpoint at Manas International Airport can stay visa-free for up to 7 days if they have a voucher (which can be purchased upon arrival at Manas International Airport) with a value of at least 500 US dollars and a return air ticket to their country of citizenship or to a third country with the right to re-enter visa-free after 21 days from the date of departure;
    • or with long-term visas (for a period of more than 3 years) of the United States of America, the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Schengen zone, where they can stay visa-free for 7 days with the right to re-enter visa-free after 21 days from the date of departure.[201]
 Laos eVisa / Visa on arrival[202] 30 days
 Latvia Visa required[206]
 Lebanon Visa required[207]
 Lesotho eVisa[208][209]
 Liberia Visa required[210]
 Libya eVisa[211][212]
 Liechtenstein Visa required[213]
 Lithuania Visa required[214]
 Luxembourg Visa required[215]
 Madagascar Visa on arrival[216] 60 days
 Malawi eVisa[217][218] 90 days
 Malaysia Visa not required[219][220] 30 days
  • From 1 December 2023 until 31 December 2026, visas for Indians for 30 days for tourist purposes only have been waived.[221][222]
  • Compulsory online submission of the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), Please note that your trip must be within 3 days (including the date of submission). The online MDAC forms available via- https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main?registerMain
 Maldives Visa not required[223] 90 days
 Mali Visa required[224]
 Malta Visa required[225]
 Marshall Islands Visa on arrival[226] 90 days
 Mauritania Visa on arrival[227]
 Mauritius Visa not required[228] 90 days
 Mexico Visa required[229]
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid visa or permanent residence documents issued by the US, Canada, Japan, UK, or Schengen Area member state to enter Mexico for tourism, transit, or business purposes.[230]
 Micronesia Visa not required[231] 30 days
 Moldova Visa required[232][233]
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid ('C' or 'D') visa or a valid residence permit issued by the United Kingdom, Schengen Area or European Union member state for visits up to 90 days.[234]
  • Exempt for Indians holding a valid residence permit or valid visas (excluding transit visas) of US, Canada.[235]
  • Indian citizens can apply for a visa online without needing an invitation letter.[236]
  • e-Visa is issued for a maximum of 90 days in the previous 180-day period plus forthcoming 90-day period (effectively, maximum 90 days in any 270-day period).
 Monaco Visa required[237]
 Mongolia eVisa / Visa on arrival[238][239] 30 days[240]
 Montenegro Visa required[241] 30 days
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state, UK, Ireland, the US, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia.[242]
  • Holder of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel card (APEC)
 Morocco eVisa[243][244] 30 days
 Mozambique eVisa[245][246] 30 days
  • Visa on arrival if holding a printed confirmation from the Immigration Authority (SENAMI) Headquarters in Maputo, indicating that a visa has been approved before departure.[247]
 Myanmar eVisa / Visa on arrival[248][249][250] 28 days
 Namibia Visa required[252]
 Nauru Visa required[253]
   Nepal Freedom of movement[254] Unlimited
  • Indian nationals may also use their Voter ID card with photograph or Indian Passport to enter Nepal by air and land.
  • Indian citizens may live and work freely in Nepal under the terms of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship. This treaty is implemented in law through section 14 of the Nepal Immigration Act 1992, regulations 3, 20 and 44A of the Nepal Immigration Regulation 1994, and section 8.4 the Nepal Immigration Procedures 2008.[255]
 Netherlands Visa required[256] Schengen category A visa (airport transit visa) is not required for Indian passport holders travelling through the international transit area of an airport during a stopover or a change of flights. https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-required
 New Zealand Visa required[257]
  • Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.[258]
 Nicaragua Visa required[259]
  • Nationals of India with a normal passport and a valid visa issued by Canada, the US, or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. (fee: USD 10)
 Niger Visa required[260]
 Nigeria eVisa[261][262] 90 days
 North Macedonia Visa required[263]
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid double- or multiple-entry C visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or by a British, Canadian, or U.S. visa for maximum stay of 15 days. Proof of onward travel required.
 Norway Visa required[264] Schengen category A visa (airport transit visa) is not required for Indian passport holders travelling through the international transit area of an airport during a stopover or a change of flights.
 Oman Visa required[265][23]
  • 14-days Visa on arrival for Indians holding a valid Australia, Canada, Japan, UK, US or Schengen visa.
 Pakistan Visa required[266]
  • Visa not required for Pilgrims visiting Shri Kartarpur Sahib (since 2019).[267]
  • Sikhs (Indian passport holders) living outside India and holding a right to live in a 3rd country can apply for e-visa under special Pilgrim category on Nadra website.[268]
 Palau Free visa on arrival[269] 30 days
 Panama Visa required[270]
  • National visa may be substituted with a valid multiple entry visa issued by the US (including permanent residents[271]), UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, or an EU member state,[272] which has been used at least once to enter those countries and with at least one year validity remaining at the time of entry into Panama.[clarification needed][273][274]
 Papua New Guinea eVisa[275][276] 30 days
 Paraguay Visa required[277]
 Peru Visa required[278]
  • Nationals of India who have a valid Australia, Canada, UK, US or Schengen Area visa or permanent resident permit can stay a visa-free up to 180 days within any 365-day period for tourist or business purposes. The visa must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.[279]
 Philippines Visa required[280]
  • Visa-free for holders of a valid US, Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen, Singapore, or UK visa or resident visa for 14 days (only for tourism).[281]
 Poland Visa required[282] Schengen category A visa (airport transit visa) is not required for Indian passport holders travelling through the international transit area of an airport during a stopover or a change of flights. https://www.gov.pl/web/india/visas---general-information
 Portugal Visa required[283] Schengen category A visa (airport transit visa) is not required for Indian passport holders travelling through the international transit area of an airport during a stopover or a change of flights. https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/general-information/who-needs-a-visa#airport-transit-visa-requirements
 Qatar Visa not required[284][285] 30 days
  • A visa waiver for a period of 30 days can be granted on arrival given the following conditions:
  • The passenger must have a confirmed return ticket.
  • Passengers must provide a confirmed hotel reservation booked through the Discover Qatar website only for the entire duration of stay subject to minimum of two nights booking.
 Romania Visa required[286]
 Russia eVisa[287][288] 16 days
 Rwanda Visa not required[290] 30 days
  • may enter with East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100), valid for 90 days and multiple entries in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.
 Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa not required[291] 3 months
 Saint Lucia Visa on arrival[292] 6 weeks
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa not required[293] 3 month
 Samoa Visa not required[294] 60 days
 San Marino Visa required[295]
  • No border control but accessible only via Italy; thus, Italian visa rules apply.
 São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa[296][297]
 Saudi Arabia Visa required[298]
  • Tourist visa on arrival for holders of valid Schengen, UK and US visa. Visitors must arrive through national carrier of Saudi Arabia.[299]
  • Visa on arrival if holding two or multiple entry short-stay valid visa issued by UK, US or a Schengen member state for stays of no more than 90 days.
  • Saudi Arabia announced 96 hour free transit visa for passengers of saudia or flynas when stopover the country valid for 90 days.[300]
  • Visitors can get visa on arrival at any international airport in Saudi Arabia but they must have a credit card to pay a fee amounting to SR 440 (Dh 431) as cash is not accepted. They will be allowed to stay for 90 days at a stretch and can enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia multiple times during the validity period of their visit visa.[301]
 Senegal Visa not required[302] 90 days
 Serbia Visa required[303]
  • National visa may be substituted by a valid visa OR residence permit issued by any EU member state, Schengen Area member state, UK, or US, for a period not exceeding 90 days in a 180-day period and within the validity of the visa or residence permit.[304]
 Seychelles Electronic Border System[305][306] 3 months
  • Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
  • Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
  • Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.
 Sierra Leone eVisa / Visa on arrival[307][308] 3 months / 30 days
 Singapore Visa required[309] 30 days
  • May obtain online e-Service through eligible authorized travel agencies [310] or through local sponsors (Singapore citizen or permanent residents).[311]
  • Indian nationals who are entering Singapore by any mode of transport but departing only via air or sea and having a valid visa or long-term pass with validity at least 1 month from entry date from countries such as Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, UK, US and Switzerland who are in transit to or from any third country may be conditionally eligible for 96-hours Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF).[312]
 Slovakia Visa required[313]
 Slovenia Visa required[314]
  • Visa application can be obtained[315]
  • Need to submit the application at Slovenian Embassy/consulate in New Delhi[316]
 Solomon Islands Visa required[317]
 Somalia Visa on arrival[318] 30 days
 South Africa eVisa[319][320]
 South Sudan eVisa[322][323]
  • Obtainable online.
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
 Spain Visa required[324]
  • Transit visa required, except if holding a valid visa or residence permit issued by the US, UK, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Schengen Area or Cyprus or a residence permit issued by Andorra, Monaco, or San Marino.
 Sri Lanka eVisa / Free Visa on arrival[325][326] 60 days / 30 days
  • Visa on arrival is available for Indian citizens till 31 May 2024 for no fees.[327][328]
  • The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.[329]
  • Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
  • e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
  • If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
 Sudan Visa required[330]
 Suriname eVisa[331][332] 90 days
 Sweden Visa required[333]
  Switzerland Visa required[334] Schengen category A visa (airport transit visa) is not required for Indian passport holders travelling through the international transit area of an airport during a stopover or a change of flights. https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/india/en/home/visa/entry-ch/transit/do-i-need-an-airport-transit-visa.html
 Syria eVisa[335]
 Tajikistan eVisa[336][337] 60 days
  • e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
 Tanzania eVisa / Visa on arrival[338][339] 90 days
 Thailand Visa not required[340] 60 days
  • Visa-free for a stay of up to 60 days.[9]
 Togo eVisa[341][342] 15 days
 Tonga Visa required[343]
 Trinidad and Tobago Visa not required[344] 90 days
 Tunisia Visa required[345] 3 months
  • Groups of 5 or more individuals booking through a travel agency and traveling to Tunisia for at least five days will be issued a visa on arrival.
 Turkey Visa required[346]
  • Conditional single-entry eVisa issued for the period of 30 days to holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member countries, US, UK, or Ireland.[347]
 Turkmenistan Visa required[348]
  • Letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days.
 Tuvalu Visa on arrival[349] 1 month
 Uganda eVisa[350][351] 3 months
  • May enter with East Africa Tourist Visa, valid in Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya for stays of up to 90 days (fee: USD 100)
  • e-Visa must be obtained prior to arrival.
 Ukraine eVisa[352]
  • Reintroduces e-Visa system for Indian travellers from 17th February 2025 which was suspended due to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
 United Arab Emirates Visa required[353]
  • May apply using 'Smart service'.[354]
  • Indians holding a valid US or UK or EU visit visa[355] or residence visa which is valid for a minimum of 6 months can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days.
  • Indians holding a residency permit from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada are also eligible for a visa on arrival.[4]
  • Cost for 14 days visa is AED 100 (subject to change). They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for AED 250 (subject to change).[4]
  • Visitors normally require a sponsor but visas can also be arranged online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates, Etihad (and Air Baltic and Air Serbia), flydubai, Turkish Airlines, and Indigo Airlines.
 United Kingdom and Crown dependencies Visa required[356]
  • Visa not required if holding a biometric Irish visa endorsed with "BC BIVS" and with a valid Irish entry stamp. Other exemptions apply for Visa-free Direct Airside Transit.[357]
 United States Visa required[358]
  • Transit visa required.
 Uruguay Visa required[359]
  • Visa issued free of cost.[360]
  • No visa required for diplomatic passports.[361]
  • Holders of common passports who have a visa from the United States of America or the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, with a validity of no less than 6 months after the date of entry into the Republic, will not require a consular visa stamped in their passport.[361]
  • Holders of passports Citizens with a visa from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada and the Schengen Area will not require a consular visa stamped in their passport. If the visa is valid for more than 18 months, one year must be subtracted from the date of entry into the country.[361]
 Uzbekistan eVisa[362][363] 30 days
  • 5-day visa-free transit at the international airports if holding a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country.[364]
 Vanuatu Visa not required[365] 30 days
 Vatican City Visa required[366]
  • Schengen visa required. Entry can be made only from Italy; thus, Italian visa rules apply.
 Venezuela Visa required[367]
 Vietnam eVisa[368][369]
  • e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
  • In November 2023, the authorities in Vietnam has proposed to waive visas for citizens of India.[370]
 Yemen Visa required[371]
 Zambia eVisa[372][373] 90 days
 Zimbabwe Visa on arrival[374] 30 days
  • 30 days for visits on business, 3 months for tourists.
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Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories

Unrecognized or partially recognized countries
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Territory Conditions of access Notes
 Abkhazia Visa required[375]
 Kosovo Visa required[376] Schengen zone visa or residence permit valid for 15 days. Serbia will not recognize the entry if coming from Kosovo without entering it first via Serbia. No Visa needed, if a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan.[377]
  • Visa not required for holders of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay)[378]
 Northern Cyprus Visa not required[379] 3 months
 Palestine Visa not required[380] Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.[381]
 Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory.
 Somaliland Visa on arrival 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival.[382][383]
 South Ossetia Visa not required[384] Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia.[385][386]
 Taiwan Visa required[387][388] 14 day online travel authority is available to the citizens of India with permanent residency or valid visa or expired, of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen Convention countries, United Kingdom or United States. But it must not have expired for more than 10 years prior to the date of arrival in Taiwan as well as visas marked "void", "canceled" or "canceled without prejudice" are not eligible.
 Transnistria Visa not required Registration required after 24h.[389][390]
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Dependent and autonomous territories
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Territory Conditions of access Notes
China
 Hong Kong Electronic Travel Authorization 14 days
 Macau Visa not required[391] 30 days
Denmark
 Faroe Islands Visa required[392]
 Greenland Visa required[393]
France
 Clipperton Island Special permit required[394]
 French Guiana Visa required[395]
 French Polynesia Visa required[396]
 Guadeloupe Visa required[395]
 Martinique Visa required[395]
 Saint Barthélemy Visa required[397]
 Saint Martin Visa required[397]
 Mayotte Visa required[398]
 New Caledonia Visa required[399]
 Réunion Organized trips 15 days if trip arranged through approved travel agencies[400][395]
 Saint Pierre and Miquelon Visa required[395]
 Wallis and Futuna Visa required[401]
Netherlands
 Aruba
 Bonaire

 Curaçao
 Sint Eustatius
 Saba

 Visa required[402]
  • Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by Canada, UK, Ireland or US.[403]
  • Visa not required if holding a multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa, an authorization for temporary stay, or a residence permit of a Schengen country.
  • Visa not required if holding a residence permit of Overseas France.
 Sint Maarten Visa required[402]
  • Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by Canada, UK, Ireland or US.
  • Visa not required if holding a multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa, an authorization for temporary stay, or a residence permit for a Schengen country.
  • Visa not required if holding a residence permit or visa for Saint Martin (French part).[403]
  • Visa not required if holding a residence permit of Overseas France.
New Zealand
 Cook Islands Visa not required[404] 31 days
 Niue Visa not required[405] 30 days
 Tokelau Permit required[406]
Norway
Norway Jan Mayen Permit required Permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours[407] and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours.[408]
Norway Svalbard Visa not required Unlimited period under Svalbard Treaty[409] but it is practically impossible to board a flight/ferry to Svalbard without entering Norway. Hence a double entry Schengen visa would be required to go and come back from Svalbard to mainland Norway.
United Kingdom
 Akrotiri and Dhekelia Visa required[410]

The visa policy is the same as for Cyprus, which follows the visa policy of the Schengen Area.[411]

 Anguilla Visa required[412][413] A visa is required, except for holders of a visa issued by the United Kingdom. A valid UK, US, or Canada visa or residence permit can be used to enter Anguilla.
 Bermuda Visa required[414] Visa required, except for a maximum stay of 3 months for holders of a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada, US or the UK, valid for at least 45 days beyond the period of intended stay in Bermuda.
 British Indian Ocean Territory Special permit required[415]
 British Virgin Islands Visa not required[416] 30 days
 Cayman Islands Visa required[417] Visa not required for permanent residents or holders of visas issued by the US, Canada or the UK, arriving directly from that country, except that residents of Canada may arrive from the US or Canada.[418]
 Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Visa required[419]
 Gibraltar Visa required[420] UK Visa (6 months or more), or Multiple entry Schengen visa covers entry. Neither a permanent nor a temporary Schengen Residence Permit qualify you for entry.
 Montserrat Visa not required 6 months[421][422]
 Pitcairn Islands Visa not required 14 days visa-free and landing fee USD 35 or tax of USD 5 if not going ashore.[423][424][425]
 Saint Helena eVisa[426][427]
 Ascension Island eVisa[428][429] 3 months within any year period.
 Tristan da Cunha Permission required Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands.[430]
 South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Permit required Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling).[431][432]
 Turks and Caicos Islands Visa not required[433] 90 days[434]
United States
 American Samoa Entry permit required[435]
 Guam Visa required[436]
 Northern Mariana Islands Visa required[437]
 Puerto Rico Visa required[438] Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa issued by US.
 U.S. Virgin Islands Visa required[439]
Antarctica and adjacent islands
Special permits required for  Bouvet Island,  British Antarctic Territory,  French Southern and Antarctic Lands,  Argentine Antarctica, Australia Australian Antarctic Territory, Antártica Chilena Province Chilean Antarctic Territory, Australia Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Norway Peter I Island, Norway Queen Maud Land, New Zealand Ross Dependency.[440][441][442][443][444][445][446][447][448][449][450][451]
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Other territories

Reciprocity

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The Indian Government has not drafted any laws to mandate reciprocity in visa agreements with other countries. While a very small number of bilateral agreements have concluded with reciprocity for visa arrangements, a large number of visa relationships continue to be highly skewed to one side or the other.

In 2015, Iran revoked visa-on-arrival for Indian citizens after it was included as one of the eight countries in India's Prior Reference Category, which would be excluded from India's visa liberalisation plans for foreign tourists.[485] The other countries on the list at the time were Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria and Sudan.[485]

Full reciprocity

India has, by default, achieved full reciprocity in visa-free or e-Visa privileges with following countries or regions:

Partial reciprocity

India has achieved partial reciprocity with following countries, where Indian Immigration rules afford the citizens of the following countries slightly lesser visa privileges than what the following countries provide for Indian Citizens:

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Country Visa requirement for Indian nationals to visit the country Visa requirement to visit India
 Angola Visa not required for 30 days e-Visa
 Barbados Visa not required for 90 days e-Visa
 Bolivia Visa on arrival for 90 days, charged at La Paz airport. Prior visa is free of cost at Bolivian embassy. e-Visa for 60 days
 Burundi Visa on Arrival for 30 days e-Visa
 Cambodia Visa on arrival for 30 days e-Visa for 60 days
 Djibouti Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Dominica Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 El Salvador Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Fiji Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Grenada Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Guyana Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Haiti Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Jamaica Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Jordan Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Kazakhstan Visa not required for 14 days e-Visa
 Kiribati Visa not required for 90 days e-Visa
 Laos Visa on arrival for 30 days e-Visa for 60 days
 Madagascar Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Malawi Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Malaysia Visa on arrival of RM200 if arriving from Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei or Singapore for 15 days e-Visa for 60 days
 Mauritius Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Micronesia Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Mongolia Visa on Arrival for 30 days e-Visa
 Myanmar Conditional visa on arrival for business, workshops, events, etc. It is unclear if this exemption is also valid for tourist class visas.[486] However, full reciprocity exists only in providing E-visa for tourism purpose. e-Visa for 60 days
 Nauru Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Oman Visa not required for 14 days e-Visa
 Palau Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Rwanda Visa not required for 30 days e-Visa
 Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Saint Lucia Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Samoa Visa not required for 60 days e-Visa
 Seychelles Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Sri Lanka e-Visa/Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Tanzania Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Thailand e-Visa/Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Timor-Leste Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Trinidad and Tobago Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Tuvalu Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
 Vanuatu Visa not required e-Visa for 60 days
 Zimbabwe Visa on arrival e-Visa for 60 days
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Non-visa restrictions

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Blank passport pages

Many countries require a minimum number of blank pages to be available in the passport being presented, typically one or two pages.[487] Endorsement pages, which often appear after the visa pages, are not counted as being valid or available.

Vaccination

Main articles: Vaccination requirements for international travel, International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, and Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Cover of the new International Certificate of Vaccination issued by the Bureau of Quarantine in the Philippines since 2021

Many African countries, including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia, require all incoming passengers older than nine months to one year[488] to have a current International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, as does the South American territory of French Guiana.[489]

Some other countries require vaccination only if the passenger is coming from an infected area or has visited one recently or has transited for 12 hours in those countries: Algeria, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Lesotho, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.[490][491]

Passport validity length

Very few countries, such as Paraguay, just require a valid passport on arrival.

However many countries and groupings now require only an identity card – especially from their neighbours. Other countries may have special bilateral arrangements that depart from the generality of their passport validity length policies to shorten the period of passport validity required for each other's citizens[492][493] or even accept passports that have already expired (but not been cancelled).[494]

Some countries, such as Japan,[495] Ireland and the United Kingdom,[496] require a passport valid throughout the period of the intended stay.

In the absence of specific bilateral agreements, countries requiring passports to be valid for at least 6 more months on arrival include Afghanistan, Algeria, Anguilla, Bahrain,[497] Bhutan, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Curaçao, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Gabon, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel,[498] Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Peru,[499] Philippines,[500] Qatar, Rwanda, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and Vietnam.[501]

Countries requiring passports valid for at least 4 months on arrival include Micronesia and Zambia.

Countries requiring passports with a validity of at least 3 months beyond the date of intended departure include Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Honduras, Montenegro, Nauru, Moldova and New Zealand. Similarly, the EEA countries of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, all European Union countries (except Ireland) together with Switzerland also require 3 months validity beyond the date of the bearer's intended departure unless the bearer is an EEA or Swiss national.

Countries requiring passports valid for at least 3 months on arrival include Albania, North Macedonia, Panama, and Senegal.

Bermuda requires passports to be valid for at least 45 days upon entry.

Countries that require a passport validity of at least one month beyond the date of intended departure include Eritrea, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Macau, the Maldives[502] and South Africa.

Maximum passport age

Countries of the Schengen area require non-EU passports to be less than 10 years old upon entry.[503] A number of holders of British passports, which until September 2018 could be issued with a validity period of up to 10 years and nine months if the previous passport was not expired, were unable to travel to the EU subsequent to Brexit due to this restriction.[504]

Criminal record

Some countries, including Australia, Canada, Fiji, New Zealand and the United States,[505] routinely deny entry to non-citizens who have a criminal record, while others impose restrictions depending on the type of conviction and the length of the sentence.

Persona non grata

The government of a country can declare a diplomat persona non grata, banning them from entering the country or expelling them if they have already entered. In non-diplomatic use, the authorities of a country may also declare a foreigner persona non grata permanently or temporarily, usually because of unlawful activity.[506]

Israeli stamps

Kuwait,[507] Lebanon,[508] Libya,[509] and Yemen[510] do not allow entry to people with passport stamps from Israel or whose passports have either a used or an unused Israeli visa, or where there is evidence of previous travel to Israel such as entry or exit stamps from neighbouring border posts in transit countries such as Jordan and Egypt.

To circumvent this Arab League boycott of Israel, the Israeli immigration services have now mostly ceased to stamp foreign nationals' passports on either entry to or exit from Israel (unless the entry is for some work-related purposes). Since 15 January 2013, Israel no longer stamps foreign passports at Ben Gurion Airport. Passports are still (as of 22 June 2017) stamped at Erez when passing into and out of Gaza.[citation needed]

Iran refuses admission to holders of passports containing an Israeli visa or stamp that is less than 12 months old.

Biometrics

See also: Countries applying biometrics

Several countries mandate that all travellers, or all foreign travellers, be fingerprinted on arrival and will refuse admission to or even arrest travellers who refuse to comply. In some countries, such as the United States, this may apply even to transit passengers who merely wish to change planes rather than go landside.[511]

Fingerprinting countries/regions include Afghanistan,[512][513] Argentina,[514] Brunei, Cambodia,[515] China,[516] Ethiopia,[517] Ghana, Guinea,[518] India, Japan,[519][520] Kenya (both fingerprints and a photo are taken),[521] Malaysia upon entry and departure,[522] Mongolia, Saudi Arabia,[523] Singapore, South Korea,[524] Taiwan, Thailand,[525] Uganda,[526] the United Arab Emirates and the United States.

Many countries also require a photo be taken of people entering the country. The United States, which does not fully implement exit control formalities at its land frontiers (although long mandated by its own legislation),[527][528][529] intends to implement facial recognition for passengers departing from international airports to identify people who overstay their visa.[530]

Together with fingerprint and face recognition, iris scanning is one of three biometric identification technologies internationally standardised since 2006 by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for use in e-passports[531] and the United Arab Emirates conducts iris scanning on visitors who need to apply for a visa.[532][533] The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to greatly increase the biometric data it collects at US borders.[534] In 2018, Singapore began trials of iris scanning at three land and maritime immigration checkpoints.[535][536]

Visa exemptions

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In some instances, a Visa Exemption permits entry in lieu of obtaining a Visa / Entry Visa if in possession of the following Visas or Permanent Relationships; this is not limited to entitlements or provisions laid down by the country's law. For example: Indian citizens holding valid US visa are permitted to enter Mexico on the basis of their US visa, without the need for a Mexican visa.

United States of America

Indian Citizens in possession of a valid United States Multiple Entry Visa in their passport may enter the following country(ies) visa-free: Albania, Argentina (Indian passport holders with a valid US B2 visa can avail an electronic travel authorization for the purposes of tourism), Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Montenegro, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Korea, Turkey (e-Visa), United Arab Emirates.

European Union

European Union Family Member - Indian Citizens who are traveling with or joining their EU family members in the European Union in a Country other than where their family member is a citizen of does not require a Visa to enter and enjoy the same entry rights and stay, however, this would be difficult to prove and as a result, entry could be refused.

Visa should be applied for in advance which is usually with no or minimal requirements to meet if the applicant is a family member of an EU Citizen. For instance, a person who wants to travel with their spouse to France where their spouse is a Citizen of the Republic of Lithuania should apply for a Schengen Visa in advance or where a person wants to join their Lithuanian spouse who resides in France should also apply for a Schengen Visa in order to prove their right and avoid misconception. In most cases, airlines will not permit travel without a visa.

There is no time limit a family member can stay (indefinite stay), they must just enter before the Visa expires if joining their family or traveling at the same time. There are no costs involved either. European Union citizens and their Indian family members will need to apply for settled or pre-settled status if they wish continue residing in the UK after 31 December 2020. Settled Status can be granted when the applicant has resided in the UK for 5 years and is valid indefinitely. In order to maintain settled status, people must visit the UK every 5 years. Pre-Settled status is granted when the applicant has resided in the UK for less than 5 years and is valid for 5 years.

In order to maintain pre-settled status, people must visit the UK every 2 years. However, applicants would have to meet continuous residence until they reach 5 years if they want to qualify for settled status after 31 December 2020. It will not be possible to be granted another pre-settled Visa.

Schengen Visa (Long Stay) - Holders of a Valid Long Stay Category D Visa who arrive in the Schengen European country of their Visa and apply for a Residence Card shortly after arriving will be able to use their EU residence permit / card for travel within the Schengen States, if granted.

GCC visa

Visa-free or Visa on Arrival to : Egypt, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Bahrain (GCC residents only, for Bahrain).

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates now giving 1 month, 2 months and 3 months visit visas for Indian nationalities.[537][538]

Canada Permanent Resident : Holders of a Canadian Permanent Resident can visit certain countries visa-free, for more details refer Canada permanent resident card

For travel statistics

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According to the statistics these are the numbers of Indian visitors to various countries in 2017 (unless otherwise noted)

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DestinationNumber of visitors
 American Samoa[note 1][539] 63
 Angola[540] 9,170
 Antarctica[note 2][541] 292
 Antigua and Barbuda[note 2][542] 366
 Australia[note 2][543] 302,200
 Austria[note 3][note 1][544] 147,300
 Azerbaijan[note 1][545] 6,012
 Barbados[note 3][note 1][546] 900
 Belgium[note 1][547] 44,898
 Bhutan[note 2][548] 172,751
 Bolivia[note 1][549] 1,338
 Bosnia and Herzegovina[note 2][550] 1,700
 Botswana[551] 17,413
 Brazil[note 2][552] 16,916
 Cambodia[note 1][553] 46,131
 Canada[note 2][554] 261,801
 Cayman Islands[note 2][note 4][555] 292
 Chile[note 2][556] 4,468
 China[note 1][557][558] 799,100
 Colombia[559] 5,402
 Congo[note 5][560] 2,373
 Costa Rica[note 2][561] 7,415
 Croatia[note 2][562] 55,745
 Dominica[563] 97
 Dominican Republic[note 2][564] 4,649
 Eswatini[note 1][565] 6,867
 France[566] 524,055
 French Polynesia[note 2][567] 379
 Georgia[note 2][568] 59,732
 Germany[note 1][569] 231,244
 Guam[note 2][note 4][570] 8
 Hong Kong[note 2][571] 392,853
 Hungary[note 3][note 1][572] 33,134
 Indonesia[note 1][573] 422,045
 Israel[note 2][574] 58,000
 Italy[note 1][575] 225,000
 Jamaica[note 2][576] 1,834
 Japan[577] 103,084
 Jordan[note 1][578] 57,720
 Kazakhstan[note 2][579] 21,890
 Kyrgyzstan[note 2][580] 19,600
 Laos[note 2][581] 4,343
 Latvia[note 3][note 2][582] 5,476
 Lebanon[note 1][583] 15,610
 Macao[note 2][584] 148,121
 Madagascar[585] 2,234
 Malaysia[note 6][586] 671,846
 Maldives[note 2][587] 83,019
 Mali[note 7][588] 1,500
 Mauritius[note 2][587] 86,294
 Mexico[note 1][589] 59,020
 Mongolia[note 2][590] 1,888
 Montenegro[note 7][note 3][591] 1,131
 Myanmar[592] 34,628
   Nepal[note 8][593] 75,124
 Netherlands[note 2][594] 155,000
 New Zealand[note 2][595] 61,440
 Oman[note 2][596] 321,161
 Panama[597] 6,748
 Papua New Guinea[note 1][598] 4,293
 Peru[note 2][599] 7,201
 Philippines[note 2][600] 107,278
 Qatar[note 2][601] 333,708
 Romania[note 1][602] 16,753
 Russia[note 2][603] 130,400
 Seychelles[note 2][604] 13,518
 Singapore[note 2][605] 1,272,069
 Slovakia[note 1][note 3][606] 6,805
 South Africa[607] 85,639
 South Korea[note 2][608] 123,416
 Spain[note 2][609] 141,122
 Sri Lanka[note 1][610] 356,729
 Suriname[note 2][611] 1,045
 Taiwan[note 2][612] 40,846
 Tanzania[note 1][613] 69,876
 Thailand[note 2][614][615] 1,595,754
 Timor-Leste[note 7][note 8][616] 799
 Turkey[note 2][617] 86,996
 Ukraine[note 2][618] 23,173
 United Arab Emirates[note 2][619] 2,073,000
 United Kingdom[note 2][620] 525,000
 United States[note 2][note 9][621] 2,055,480
 Uzbekistan[note 10][622] 18,100
 Zambia[623] 25,517
 Zimbabwe[624] 5,421
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  1. [N 1]
    Data for 2016
  2. [N 2]
    Data for 2017
  3. [N 3]
    Counting only guests in tourist accommodation establishments.
  4. [N 4]
    Data for arrivals by air only.
  5. [N 5]
    Data for 2012
  6. [N 6]
    Data for 2023
  7. [N 7]
    Data for 2014
  8. [N 8]
    Data for arrivals by air only.
  9. [N 9]
    Total number includes tourists, business travelers, students, exchange visitors, temporary workers and families, diplomats and other representatives and all other classes of nonimmigrant admissions (I-94).
  10. [N 10]
    Data for 2015

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Notes

    1. [N 1]
      Custom procedure for 24-hour visa-free transit is required in principle, except in Beijing (both Capital and Daxing), Shanghai Pudong, Hangzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu Tianfu and Xi'an if no leaving of international transit areas.[112]
    2. [N 2]
      • Panghok - Taichang (Vietnam)
      • Lantui - Baka (China)
      • Meuang mom - Wan Pong (Myanmar)
      • Tanalaeng Dry Port - Nongkai (Thailand)
      • Nonghaed - Nam kanh (Vietnam)
      • Pakxan - Bungkan (Thailand)
      • Nam phao - Cau treo (Vietnam)
      • Na pao - Cha lo (Vietnam)
      • Nam ngeun - Huay konl (Thailand)
      • Namheuang - Nakaseng (Thailand)
      • Phoudou (Thailand)
      • Nam soy - Na meo (Vietnam)
      • Phoukeua - Kontoum (Vietnam)
      • Lalai (Vietnam)
      • Pangmone - Phayao (Thailand)
      • Daktaock - Nam Giang (Vietnam)
      • Savannakhet Airport
    3. [N 3]
      • Vientiane
      • Savannakhet
      • Bokeo
    4. [N 4]
      • Vientiane
      • Savannakhet
      • Khammouane
      • Bokeo
    5. [N 5]
      • Samliemkham (Thailand and Myanmar)
      • Khamsavath - Nongkai (Thailand)
      • Daensavan - Lao bao (Vietnam)
      • Veunkham - Nong nok khian (Cambodia)
      • Vang tao - Chongmek (Thailand)
      • Boten - Bo han (China)

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