We all ought to live by the famous Danish author Hans Christian Andersen’s lines: “To travel is to live” but international travel requires a Visa. That is why we are going to look at countries that allow Indians to travel to them without a visa.
Exploring the world around you is something that has always been a part of your bucket list, isn’t it? You do your best to earn, save and plan trips whenever possible. Some trips can be planned well ahead, and in some cases, you just want to march yourself out of your house with travel tickets and a visa to set out on an unplanned journey.
However, backpacks and tickets won’t always be of help, especially if you are planning to go outside India. As Indians require visas in almost every country, you cannot schedule a trip with short notice. Although, there is always an exception. Several countries grant you entry on an Indian passport without a visa. Yes, you heard that right! You can simply visit these countries with an Indian passport.
As per the globally renowned Henley passport index, the Indian passport ranks 87th in the passport power rank. Passport power rank provides information regarding the strongest and the weakest passports from around the globe. This means Indian citizens can access over 60 nations without applying for visas before arrival (including visa-free entry and visa on arrival). Find below the list of countries you can enter without a visa and merely based on the Indian passport. There are about 20 destinations to choose from!
OCEANIA
Micronesia
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: up to 30 days
Vanuatu
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: up to 30 days
CARIBBEAN
Dominica
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: up to six months
Grenada
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: up to three months
Haiti
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: up to three months
Jamaica
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: up to 30 days
Montserrat
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: up to six months
Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: up to three months
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Up to 30 days
Trinidad and Tobago
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Up to 90 days
EUROPE
Serbia
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Up to 30 days
MIDDLE EAST
Qatar
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Up to 30 days
ASIA
Bhutan
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Undefined
Indonesia
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Up to 30 days
Macao
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Up to 30 days
Nepal
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Up to 90 days
Kazakhstan
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Up to 14 days
AMERICAS
El Salvador
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Up to 90 days
AFRICA
Senegal
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
- Stay Permit: Up to 90 days
Seychelles
- Visa requirement: Visa-free access
Stay Permit: permit on arrival
| Country of Origin | Bengaluru | Mumbai | Delhi | Chennai |
| Micronesia | 64,000 | 68,440 | 54,433 | 57,696 |
| Vanuatu | 210,000 | 180,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Dominica | 180,000 | 200,000 | 150,000 | 180,000 |
| Grenada | 200,000 | 180,000 | 250,000 | 225,000 |
| Haiti | 240,000 | 200,000 | 275,000 | 300,000 |
| Jamaica | 180,000 | 110,000 | 180,000 | 180,000 |
| Montserrat | 80,000 | 76,000 | 100,000 | 80,000 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 110,000 | 167,000 | 167,000 | 130,000 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 200,000 | 100,000 | 202,000 | 167,000 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 170,000 | 110,000 | 250,000 | 200,000 |
| Serbia | 203,000 | 184,000 | 2,00,000 | 180,000 |
| Qatar | 14,000 | 14,000 | 17,100 | 17,100 |
| Bhutan | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Indonesia | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Macao | 120,000 | 70,000 | 100,000 | 47,000 |
| Nepal | 10,000 | 10,000 | 13,000 | 10,000 |
| Kazakhstan | 45,000 | 37,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| El Salvador | 65,000 | 100,000 | 92,751 | 99,100 |
| Senegal | 39,400 | 47,000 | 76,850 | 62,800 |
| Seychelles | 44,000 | 42,000 | 44,000 | 40,000 |
Disclaimer: The prices mentioned in the table above are in Rupees. They are as of Aug 2022 and are subject to change without notice. Please check the latest costs before booking
Over the past few decades, India has strengthened its diplomatic relations with various countries. This has resulted in India improving its passport power rank constantly. As mentioned above, the passport index is based on the diplomatic ties that one country has with others.
As India continues strengthening its diplomatic and political ties with different countries, the Indian passport is expected to continue improving its global ranking in the coming years. This means more countries that Indians can travel to without a visa. So the next time you come across a sudden plan, do not hesitate to choose from one of these countries that grant you visa-free or visa-on-arrival access. Many of these are also budget-friendly destinations.
Bon Voyage!