Visa requirements for Indian citizens

A (regular or ordinary) Indian passport since 2022

Visa requirements for Indian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of India. As of 10 February 2023, Indian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival or e-visa access to 60 countries and territories, ranking the Indian passport 84th out of 110, in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index. With visa-free entry to 23 countries and visa on arrival facility to 47 countries India shares 72th rank out of 96, in Global Passport Power Rank.

Recent changes

The requirement for a visa was removed by Indonesia in July 2017, Qatar in August 2017, Tunisia in October 2017.

e-Visa status was granted to parts of the Russian Far East: Primorye and the rest of Khabarovsk, Sakhalin, Chukotka and Kamchatka regions in 2018. Russia is set to issue e-Visas to Indian citizens for stays of up to 16 days beginning 1 January 2021.

Kyrgyzstan followed suit with online visitor visas in September 2017, Armenia in November 2017, and both Vietnam and Uzbekistan in 2018.

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, Armenia in November 2017 and Chile (US visa only) in April 2019.

Similarly, Argentina allows Indian nationals with a valid US visa to apply for a ETA since March 2019.

All Indian passport bearers became eligible for a visa on arrival to Gabon in October 2017, Rwanda in January 2018, Zimbabwe, Angola and Jordan (but only with a valid Schengen, UK, US or Canadian visa) in December 2019, the Bahamas (but only with a valid Schengen, UK, US or Canadian visa) on 24 April 2018 and Iran on 22 July 2018.

Eligible Indian citizens can now participate in the Global Entry program for expedited entry into the United States.

France abolished airport transit visas (ATV) for Indian nationals after 23 July 2018.

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 any visa application fee.

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.

Kazakhstan has introduced a procedure for obtaining a single entry visa in electronic format from 1 January 2019.

Sri Lanka has announced free visa-on-arrival for Indian tourists, effective 1 August 2019.

Ecuador imposed visa restrictions on Indian nationals effective 12 August 2019.

Barbados has announced visa-free tourist and business visa for Indian nationals.

South Africa had launched an e-visa system for Indian travelers from February 2022.

Ukraine has begun offering e-visas for tourism to Indian travelers from 14 August 2020.

Egypt has been offering e-visa for Indian nationals since 2021.

Oman announced visa-free entry to Indian citizens for tourism as on 12 January 2022.

Albania announced visa-free travel to indian citizens as on 23 April 2022 which is extended till the end of 2022.

Kazakhstan announced 14 day visa exemption to Indian nationals for tourism and business purposes on 8 July 2022. Oman announced vise free travel for Indian citizens upto 10 days for sole purpose of tourism.

Morocco announced e-visa to Indian nationals for tourism and business purposes on 1 August if you have Valid Schengen countries, the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, with multiple entries and that are valid for at least 90 days as of the date of submission of the eVisa application.

Georgia stopped issuing eVisas to Indian citizens in September 2022.

Thailand extended the validity of eVisa/Visa on arrival from 15 to 30 days eff.October 2022 to March 2023

Serbia will reintroduce visa restrictions on Indian nationals effective 1 January 2023.

France reinstates airport transit visas (ATV) for Indian nationals. September 2022.

Germany, the Czech Republic, and Spain now mandatorily require Indian citizens to hold Airside Transit visa (ATV). November 2022.

Jordan imposed visa requirements on Indian citizens w.e.f December 2022. However Indians citizens holding residence permits of USA, UK or the European Union can avail visa on arrival.

Belarus announced visa-free travel for Indians (For 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.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements for holders of regular Indian passports.

  Republic of India

  Freedom of movement

  Visa not required

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  Visa available both on arrival or eVisa

  Visa required

Visa requirements

Country	Visa requirement	Allowed stay	Notes (excluding departure fees)
Afghanistan	Visa required		Visa fee waived for regular or ordinary Indian passport holders.
Albania	eVisa
Algeria	Visa required
Andorra	Visa required		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	eVisa	30 days
Antigua and Barbuda	eVisa		Visa on arrival for US$100, for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the Schengen Area member states, UK, and US.
Argentina	Visa required		Visa free of charge for Indian and Moroccan passport holders. Indian passport holders with a valid US B2 visa can avail an electronic travel authorization for the purposes of tourism.
Armenia	eVisa	90 days	Diplomatic passport holders are not required to hold a visa when travelling to Armenia - maximum stay of 90 days. The passport needs to be valid during the whole period of stay in Armenia.
Australia and territories	Visa required		May obtain visa through the online portal (Online Visitor e600 visa) Transit visa: required, can apply online.
Austria	Visa required
Azerbaijan	eVisa	30 days	$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	3 months	Visa on arrival for all Indian nationals who have valid Schengen, UK, US, and/or Canadian visas.
Bahrain	eVisa	90 days	14 days to 1 year multiple-entry visa (max. stay 90 days). Visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council residents.
Bangladesh	Visa required		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	90 days	Visa requirements lifted on 17 May 2019
Belarus	Visa required		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.
Belgium	Visa required
Belize	Visa required		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	30 days	Must have an international vaccination certificate.
Bhutan	Freedom of Movement		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.
Bolivia	Template:Yes-no	90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa required		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	3 months
Brazil	Visa required
Brunei	Visa required
Bulgaria	Visa required		National visa may be substituted with a C visa issued by Cyprus, Romania or a Schengen Area member state
Burkina Faso	Visa required
Burundi	Template:Yes-no	1 month
Cambodia	Template:Optional	30 days	Fee of US$36 applicable
Cameroon	Visa required
Canada	Visa required		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. Transit visa: required
Cape Verde	Template:Yes-no	30 days
Central African Republic	Visa required
Chad	Visa required
Chile	Visa required		Tourism/business visas (B1/B2) or Permanent Residents from the United States of America, with at least 6 months of validity, could travel to Chile without visa.
China	Visa required		Under the 24-hour TWOV policy, transit visa is not required for travelers who: hold a passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry; arrive by air, cruise ship or train (except for arriving at certain airports listed below); hold confirmed air, cruise ship or train tickets to a third-country final destination. depart Mainland China on a flight, cruise ship or train within 24 hours after arrival. The 24-hour transit rule allows multiple stops within Mainland China for most airports, as long as the traveler has a flight, cruise or train segment leaving Mainland China in 24 hours, so it is possible to enter through a port of entry in China, take multiple segments of domestic flights within China, and depart from a different port of entry in less than 24 hours. Multi-stop transit is not allowed in some airports listed below. Fuzhou Changle International Airport, Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, Mudanjiang Hailang Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport: Passengers in transit are permitted to remain in the airport for a maximum period of 2 hours. Multi-stop transit is not permitted. The airport also maintains an individual list of nationalities not eligible for visa-free transit.
Colombia	eVisa		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).
Comoros	Template:Yes-no	45 days
Republic of the Congo	Visa required		Visa not required if presenting a V.I.P invitation letter
Democratic Republic of the Congo	eVisa	7 days	Visa on arrival if a letter (visa volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security is presented
Costa Rica	Visa required		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	3 months	eVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
Croatia	Visa required		National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state
Cuba	Visa required		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		National visa may be substituted with a double- or multiple-entry C visa issued by Bulgaria, Romania, or a Schengen Area member state.
Czech Republic	Visa required
Denmark	Visa required
Djibouti	eVisa	31 days
Dominica	Visa not required	6 months
Dominican Republic	Visa required		National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, US or any EU member state.
East Timor	Template:Yes-no	30 days
Ecuador	eVisa
Egypt	eVisa	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. 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 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)
El Salvador	Visa not required	90 days
Equatorial Guinea	Visa required
Eritrea	Visa required
Estonia	Visa required
Eswatini	Visa required
Ethiopia	eVisa	up to 90 days
Fiji	Visa not required	4 months
Finland	Visa required
France	Visa required		Airport transit visa required, with some exceptions.[2]
Gabon	eVisa	1 month	Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
Gambia	Visa required
Georgia	Visa required	30 days	eVisa has been stopped for Indian citizens (September 2022). 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		Airport transit visa required, except if: Holding valid visa or residence permit issued by the US, UK, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, or the Schengen Area Holders of a residence permit in Andorra, Monaco, or San Marino.
Ghana	Visa required
Greece	Visa required
Grenada	Visa not required	3 months
Guatemala	Visa required		National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, the US, or a Schengen Area member state.
Guinea	eVisa	90 days
Guinea-Bissau	Template:Optional	90 days
Guyana	Visa required		Visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation from sponsor or host
Haiti	Visa not required	3 months
Honduras	Visa required		National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, the US or a Schengen Area member state.
Hungary	Visa required
Iceland	Visa required
Indonesia	Template:Optional	30 days	30 days for tourism purposes, 500000 IDR fee.
Iran	eVisa	30 days	For Indians who wish to travel to Iran, getting a visa in advance is the preferred option and strongly recommended.
Iraq	Visa required
Ireland	Visa required		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. May transit without a visa.
Israel	Visa required
Italy	Visa required
Jamaica	Visa not required
Japan	Visa required		Visa fee is refunded if any case visa rejected. Visa fee INR 510 only for Indian citizens.
Jordan	Visa required	30 days	Indian citizens holding residence permits of the USA, UK, or the European Union can obtain a visa on arrival.
Kazakhstan	Visa not required	14 Days
Kenya	eVisa	3 months	may enter with East Africa Tourist Visa fee US$100. Visa Validity 90days with Multiple entries. This visa is valid in the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda, and Republic of Uganda
Kiribati	Visa required
North Korea	Visa required
South Korea	Visa required		Transit without visa suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kuwait	Visa required
Kyrgyzstan	eVisa		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).
Laos	Template:Optional	30 days
Latvia	Visa required
Lebanon	Visa required		* In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (Diréction Générale de la Sûreté Générale).
Lesotho	eVisa	30 days
Liberia	Visa required
Libya	Visa required
Liechtenstein	Visa required
Lithuania	Visa required
Luxembourg	Visa required
Madagascar	Template:Yes-no	30 days
Malawi	eVisa	90 days
Malaysia	eVisa/eNTRI	30 days	Visa on arrival is also issued if arriving from Thailand, Singapore or Indonesia and holding a valid visa for any of those countries. ENTRI to be applied on Official Website ENTRI: Processing Fee is US$20 and it is not inclusive of convenience fee. EVISA: Processing Fee is US$25 only and Visa Fee is INR1150 *inclusive of convenience fee.
Maldives	Visa not required	90 days
Mali	Visa required
Malta	Visa required
Marshall Islands	Template:Yes-no	90 days
Mauritania	Template:Yes-no
Mauritius	Visa not required	90 days
Mexico	Visa required		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.
Micronesia	Visa not required	30 days
Moldova	eVisa		National visa may be substituted with a valid ('C' or 'D') visa or a valid residence permit issued by a Schengen Area or European Union member state for visits up to 90 days. Indian citizens can apply for a visa online without a need for an invitation letter. eVisa is issued for maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.
Monaco	Visa required
Mongolia	Template:Yes-no	30 days
Montenegro	Visa required		National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state, UK, Ireland or the US visa.
Morocco	eVisa	30 days
Mozambique	eVisa	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.
Myanmar	eVisa	28 days	eVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. Visa on arrival can be issued for tourism at Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airport and is valid for 30 days (Temporarily suspended in August 2022 for unknown reasons)
Namibia	Visa required
Nauru	Visa required
Nepal	Freedom of movement		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.
Netherlands	Visa required
New Zealand	Visa required		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.
Nicaragua	Visa required		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 $10.
Niger	Visa required
Nigeria	Visa required
North Macedonia	Visa required		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
Oman	Visa not required	14 days	Visa-free for tourism only; hotel reservation and confirmed return ticket required. National visa may be substituted with a GCC visa of certain categories (managers, sales executives, etc.) if the visitor is coming directly from a GCC country via air or land. All passengers from India, who reside in or hold an entry visa to one of the following countries (US, Canada, Australia, UK and Schengen states) are allowed to obtain non-sponsored electronic tourist visa to enter Oman. Max stay 14 days.
Pakistan	Visa required		Visa not required for Pilgrims visiting Shri Kartarpur Sahib (since 2019)
Palau	Template:Yes-no	30 days
Panama	Visa required		National visa may be substituted with a valid multiple entry visa issued by the US (including permanent residents), UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, or an EU member state, 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.
Papua New Guinea	eVisa	30 days
Paraguay	Visa required
Peru	Visa required		National visa may be substituted with a valid US, Canada, Australia, Schengen Area, or UK visa or permanent resident permit for a maximum of 180 days. The visa must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Philippines	Visa required		National visa may be substituted with a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore (including E Pass, S Pass, Work Permit, Student Pass, Dependant Pass), or UK visa or permanent resident permit whose holders may be granted visa-free entry for an initial stay not exceeding 14 days.
Poland	Visa required
Portugal	Visa required
Qatar	Visa not required	30 days	Citizens of India can be granted a visa waiver for a period of 30 days on their arrival in the State of Qatar, given the following conditions: The passenger's passport must be valid for at least 6 months. The passenger must have a confirmed return ticket. Passengers MUST provide a confirmed hotel reservation booked through the Discovery Qatar website ONLY for the entire duration of stay.
Romania	Visa required		National visa may be substituted with a double- or multiple-entry C visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or Bulgaria valid for the period of intended stay.
Russia	Visa required		e-Visa (16 days) holders must arrive and departure via 29 checkpoints e-Visa is currently suspended. Visa not required if visiting Saint Petersburg for up to 72 hours via ferry from Finland.
Rwanda	Template:Optional	30 days	may enter with East Africa Tourist Visa ($100), valid for 90 days and multiple entries in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa not required	3 months
Saint Lucia	Template:Yes-no	6 weeks
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa not required	1 month
Samoa	Free entry permit on arrival	60 days
San Marino	Visa required		No border control but accessible only via Italy; thus, Italian visa rules apply.
São Tomé and Príncipe	eVisa
Saudi Arabia	Visa required		Tourist visa on arrival for holders of valid Schengen, UK and US visa. Visitors must arrive through national carrier of Saudi Arabia. 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. 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 SR440 (Dh431) 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.
Senegal	Visa not required	90 days
Serbia	Visa required		Visa required from January 1, 2023 National visa may be substituted by a valid visa OR residence permit issued by any EU member state, Schengen Area member state, UK, or USA, for a period not exceeding 90 days in a 180 day period and within the validity of the visa or residence permit.
Seychelles	Template:Yes-no	3 months
Sierra Leone	Template:Yes-no
Singapore	Visa required		May obtain online e-Service through eligible authorized travel agencies or through local sponsors (Singapore citizen or permanent residents). Indian nationals with valid visa from countries such as UK, US, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and Switzerland who are in transit to or from any third country by air may be conditionally eligible for 96-hours Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF).
Slovakia	Visa required
Slovenia	Visa required
Solomon Islands	Visa required
Somalia	Template:Yes-no	30 days
South Africa	eVisa		eVisa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport.
South Sudan	eVisa		Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
Spain	Visa required		Transit visa required, except if holding a valid visa or residence permit issued by the US, UK, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Schengen Area, Bulgaria, Romania, or Cyprus or a residence permit issued by Andorra, Monaco, or San Marino.
Sri Lanka	Template:Optional	30 days	Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival. 30 days extendable to 6 months.
Sudan	Visa required
Suriname	Visa not required	90 days	An entrance fee of USD 25 or 25 euros must be paid online prior to arrival.
Sweden	Visa required
Switzerland	Visa required
Syria	Visa required
Tajikistan	eVisa		eVisa holders can enter through all border points.
Tanzania	Template:Optional	3 months
Thailand	Template:Yes-no	30 days	Thailand providing e-visa on arrival. Visa fee of 2000 THB is payable upon entry. Visa must be obtained at the first point of entry. Passengers transiting through Suvarnabhumi/Don Mueang International Airport for less than 12 hours do not require a visa. eVisa/Visa on arrival validity extended from 15 days to 30 days from October 2022 to March 2023
Togo	Template:Yes-no	7 days
Tonga	Visa required
Trinidad and Tobago	Visa not required	90 days
Tunisia	Visa required	90 days	Visa-free entry has been stopped for Indian citizens (November 2022) Conditional visa-free access is granted for a period of 90 days for groups of 5 or more individuals travelling to Tunisia for a minimum of 5 days and booked through a tour agency and travelling as an organised group.
Turkey	Visa required		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.
Turkmenistan	Visa required		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	Template:Yes-no	1 month
Uganda	eVisa	3 months	May enter with East Africa Tourist Visa, valid in Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya for stays of up to 90 days (fee: $100) e-Visa must be obtained prior to arrival.
Ukraine	Visa required		Can be applied online or in person evisa.mfa.gov.ua e-Visa is currently suspended due to the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
United Arab Emirates	Visa required		Holder of valid US visa or green card which is valid for a minimum of 6 months can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for AED120 (subject to change). They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for AED250 (subject to change). Indian passport holder with a valid UK or EU residence permit can also obtain a visa on arrival for 14 days, which can be extended. 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		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.
United States	Visa required		Transit visa required
Uruguay	Visa required		Visa issued free of cost.
Uzbekistan	eVisa	30 days	United Arab Emirates residents can enter without a pre-entry visa - 30 days.
Vanuatu	Visa not required	30 days
Vatican City	Visa required		Schengen Visa Required. Entry can be made only from Italy; thus, Italian visa rules apply.
Venezuela	Visa required
Vietnam	eVisa	30 days.
Yemen	Visa required
Zambia	eVisa	30 days
Zimbabwe	Template:Optional	3 months	30 days for visits on business, 3 months for tourists

Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories

Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory	Conditions of access	Notes
Template:Country data Abkhazia	Visa required
Kosovo	Visa required	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. 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)
Template:Country data Nagorno-KarabakhTemplate:Preview warning Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh)	Visa required	Travellers with Nagorno-Karabakh visa (expired or valid) or evidence of travel to Nagorno-Karabakh (stamps) will be permanently denied entry to Azerbaijan.
Template:Country data Northern Cyprus	Visa not required	3 months
Palestine	Visa not required	Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.
Template:Country data Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic		Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory.
Somaliland	Template:Yes-no	30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival.
Template:Country data South Ossetia	Visa not required	Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia.
Taiwan	Visa required	30 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.
Template:Country data Transnistria	Visa not required	Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory		Conditions of access	Notes
China
Hong Kong		Electronic Travel Authorization	14 days
Macau		Visa not required	30 days
Denmark
Faroe Islands		Visa required
Greenland		Visa required
France
Template:Country data Clipperton Island		Template:Yes-no
Template:Country data French Guiana		Visa required
French Polynesia		Visa required
Template:Country data Guadeloupe		Visa required
Template:Country data Martinique		Visa required
Template:Country data Saint Barthélemy		Visa required
Saint Martin		Visa required
Template:Country data Mayotte		Visa required
Template:Country data New Caledonia		Visa required
Template:Country data Réunion		Template:Yes-no	15 days if trip arranged through approved travel agencies
Template:Country data Saint Pierre and Miquelon		Visa required
Template:Country data Wallis and Futuna		Visa required
Netherlands
Aruba		Visa required	Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or US. Visa not required if holding a multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa, an authorization for temporary stay for a Schengen country, or a residence permit for a Schengen country.
Template:Country data Bonaire		Visa required	Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or US. Visa not required if holding a multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa, an authorization for temporary stay for a Schengen country, or a residence permit for a Schengen country.
Template:Country data Sint Eustatius		Visa required	Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or US. Visa not required if holding a multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa, an authorization for temporary stay for a Schengen country, or a residence permit for a Schengen country.
Template:Country data Saba			Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or US. Visa not required if holding a multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa, an authorization for temporary stay for a Schengen country, or a residence permit for a Schengen country.
Curaçao		Visa required	Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or US. Visa not required if holding a multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa, an authorization for temporary stay for a Schengen country, or a residence permit for a Schengen country.
Sint Maarten		Visa required	Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or US. Visa not required if holding a multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa, an authorization for temporary stay for a Schengen country, or a residence permit for a Schengen country.
New Zealand
Cook Islands		Visa not required	31 days
Niue		Visa not required	30 days
Template:Country data Tokelau		Permit required
Norway
Jan Mayen		Template:Yes-no	Permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours.
Svalbard		Visa not required	Unlimited period under Svalbard Treaty 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
Template:Country data Akrotiri and Dhekelia		Visa required	The visa policy is the same as for Cyprus, which follows the visa policy of the Schengen Area.
Template:Country data Anguilla		Visa required	Visa required, except for holders of a visa issued by the United Kingdom.
Bermuda		Visa required	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.
Template:Country data British Indian Ocean Territory		Template:Yes-no
Template:Country data British Virgin Islands		Visa not required	30 days
Template:Country data Cayman Islands		Visa required	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.
Template:Country data Falkland Islands (Malvinas)		Visa required
Gibraltar		Visa required	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.
Template:Country data Montserrat		Visa not required	6 months
Template:Country data Pitcairn Islands		Visa not required	14 days visa-free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore.
Template:Country data Saint Helena		eVisa
Template:Country data Ascension Island		eVisa	3 months within any year period
Template:Country data Tristan da Cunha		Template:Yes-no	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.
Template:Country data South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands		Template:Yes-no	Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling).
Template:Country data Turks and Caicos Islands		Visa not required	90 days
United States
Template:Country data American Samoa		Entry permit required
Template:Country data Guam		Visa required
Template:Country data Northern Mariana Islands		Visa required
Puerto Rico		Visa required	Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa issued by US.
Template:Country data U.S. Virgin Islands		Visa required
Antarctica and adjacent islands
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Other territories

• Australia. Ashmore and Cartier Islands – Special authorisation required.
• Belarus. Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park – Visa not required for 3 days; must first obtain an electronic pass.
• Belarus. Brest and Grodno – Visa not required for 10 days
• Template:Country data CrimeaTemplate:Preview warning Crimea – Visa issued by Russia is required.
• China. Hainan – Visa on arrival for 15 days. Available at Haikou Meilan International Airport and Sanya Phoenix International Airport. Visa not required for 21 days for traveling as part of a tourist group (2 or more people)
• China. Tibet Autonomous Region – Tibet Travel Permit required (10 US Dollars)
• Colombia. San Andrés and Leticia – Visitors arriving at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport and Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport must buy tourist cards on arrival.
• Ecuador. Galápagos – Online pre-registration is required. Transit Control Card must also be obtained at the airport prior to departure.
• Eritrea outside Asmara – To travel in the rest of the country, a Travel Permit for Foreigners is required (20 Eritrean nakfa).
• Fiji. Lau Province – Special permission required.
• Greece Mount Athos – Special permit required (4 days: 25 euro for Orthodox visitors, 35 euro for non-Orthodox visitors, 18 euro for students). There is a visitors' quota: maximum 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed.
• Iran. Kish Island – Visa not required.
• Kazakhstan. Closed cities – Special permission required for the town of Baikonur and surrounding areas in Kyzylorda Oblast, and the town of Gvardeyskiy near Almaty.
• North Korea outside Pyongyang – Special permit required. People are not allowed to leave the capital city, tourists can only leave the capital with a governmental tourist guide (no independent moving).
• Malaysia. Template:Country data SabahTemplate:Preview warning Sabah and Sarawak – Visa not required. These states have their own immigration authorities and passport is required to travel to them, however the same visa applies.
• Maldives outside Malé – Permission required. Tourists are generally prohibited from visiting non-resort islands without the express permission of the Government of Maldives.
• Pakistan – Kartarpur Corridor: No visa required, US$20 permit required.
• Russia – Several closed cities and regions in Russia require special authorization.
• Saudi Arabia Mecca and Medina – Special access required. Non-Muslims and those following the Ahmadiyya religious movement are strictly prohibited from entry.
• South Korea Jeju Island – Visa-free entry for 30 days for Indian citizens provided arriving directly at Jeju Island.
• Sudan. Darfur – Separate travel permit is required.
• Sudan outside Khartoum – All foreigners traveling more than 25 kilometers outside of Khartoum must obtain a travel permit.
• Tajikistan. Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province – OIVR permit required (15+5 Tajikistani Somoni) and another special permit (free of charge) is required for Lake Sarez.
• Turkmenistan. Closed cities – A special permit, issued prior to arrival by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is required if visiting the following places: Atamurat, Cheleken, Dashoguz, Serakhs and Serhetabat.
• United States. Closed city of Mercury, Nevada, United States – Special authorization is required for entry into Mercury.
• United States. United States Minor Outlying Islands – Special permits required for Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll and Wake Island.
• Venezuela. Margarita Island – Visa not required. All visitors are fingerprinted.
• Vietnam. Phú Quốc – Visa not required for 30 days.
• Yemen outside Sana'a or Aden – Special permission needed for travel outside Sana'a or Aden.
• UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus – Access Permit is required for travelling inside the zone, except Civil Use Areas.
• Template:Country data UNTemplate:Preview warning Korean Demilitarized Zone – Restricted area.
• UNDOF Zone and Ghajar – Restricted area.

Reciprocity

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. The other countries on the list at the time were Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria and Sudan.

Full reciprocity

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

• Bhutan (Freedom of Movement)
• Nepal (Freedom of Movement)
• Maldives (Visa not required, for 90 days)
• Antigua and Barbuda (e-Visa required)
• Ivory Coast (e-Visa required)
• Gabon (e-Visa required)
• Georgia (e-Visa required) -- Stopped for Indian citizens wef September 2022.
• Kenya (e-Visa required)
• Lesotho (e-Visa required)
• Malaysia (e-Visa required)
• Thailand (e-Visa/Visa on Arrival)
• Myanmar (e-Visa required)
• Zambia (e-Visa required)
• Hong Kong (Electronic Authorization required)
• Uzbekistan (e-Visa required)
• Vietnam (e-Visa required)

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:

Country	Visa requirement for Indian nationals to visit the country	Visa requirement to visit India
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
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
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
Template:Country data Micronesia	Visa not required	e-Visa for 60 days
Myanmar	Conditional visa on arrival for business, workshops, events, etc. It is unclear if this exemption is also valid for tourist class visas. 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
Palau	Visa on arrival	e-Visa for 60 days
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
Serbia	Visa not required	e-Visa for 60 days
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

Non-visa restrictions

Non-visa travel restrictions

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.

List of Visa Exemptions:

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), 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, South Korea, Turkey (eVisa), UAE.

European Union

European Union Family Member - Indian Citizens who are travelling 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 travelling 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 two 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) - Holder's 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).

Foreign travel statistics

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

Foreign travel statistics

Destination	Number of visitors
Template:Country data American Samoa	63
Angola	9,170
Template:Country data Antarctica	222
Antigua and Barbuda	366
Australia	302,200
Austria	147,300
Azerbaijan	6,012
Barbados	900
Belgium	44,898
Bhutan	172,751
Bolivia	1,338
Bosnia and Herzegovina	1,700
Botswana	17,413
Brazil	16,916
Cambodia	46,131
Canada	261,801
Template:Country data Cayman Islands	292
Chile	4,468
China	799,100
Colombia	5,402
Congo	2,373
Costa Rica	7,415
Croatia	55,745
Dominica	97
Dominican Republic	4,649
Eswatini	6,867
France	524,055
French Polynesia	379
Georgia	59,732
Germany	231,244
Template:Country data Guam	8
Hong Kong	392,853
Hungary	33,134
Indonesia	422,045
Israel	58,000
Italy	225,000
Jamaica	1,834
Japan	103,084
Jordan	57,720
Kazakhstan	21,890
Kyrgyzstan	19,600
Laos	4,343
Latvia	5,476
Lebanon	15,610
Macao	148,121
Madagascar	2,234
Malaysia	671,846
Maldives	83,019
Mali	1,500
Mauritius	86,294
Mexico	59,020
Mongolia	1,888
Montenegro	1,131
Myanmar	34,628
Nepal	75,124
Netherlands	155,000
New Zealand	61,440
Oman	321,161
Panama	6,748
Papua New Guinea	4,293
Peru	7,201
Philippines	107,278
Qatar	333,708
Romania	16,753
Russia	130,400
Seychelles	13,518
Singapore	1,272,069
Slovakia	6,805
South Africa	85,639
South Korea	123,416
Spain	141,122
Sri Lanka	356,729
Suriname	1,045
Taiwan	40,846
Tanzania	69,876
Thailand	1,595,754
Timor-Leste	799
Turkey	86,996
Ukraine	23,173
United Arab Emirates	2,073,000
United Kingdom	525,000
United States	2,055,480
Uzbekistan	18,100
Zambia	25,517
Zimbabwe	5,421

See also

• Visa policy of India
• Indian nationality law
• Overseas Citizenship of India