Countries Indians Can Travel to Without a Visa

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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!

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