Cheapest Visa Destinations for Indians

Visa fees can add up fast, especially if you're traveling as a family. Here are destinations ranked by how light they are on your wallet — from completely free to budget-friendly options that won't break the bank.

72 destinations
Updated February 2026

How We Selected This List

Destinations ranked by total visa cost, from free/visa-free to most affordable paid options.

Budget-conscious travelers know that visa fees are a real consideration, especially for families of four where costs multiply. These destinations offer the best value — many are completely free or very cheap.

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Bangkok, Thailand

Visa Free
60 days

Pro Tip: Download the TDAC QR code after submission - you'll need to show it at immigration

Read full Bangkok visa guide
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Bangkok, Thailand

Visa Free
60 days

Pro Tip: Fly into Don Mueang (DMK) for cheaper AirAsia flights from India

Read full Bangkok visa guide
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Maldives, Maldives

Visa Free
30 days (extendable up to 90 days)

Pro Tip: Keep hotel booking confirmation handy - immigration may ask

Read full Maldives visa guide
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Kathmandu, Nepal

Visa Free
Unlimited (no visa required)

Pro Tip: Easiest international destination for Indians - literally no visa needed

Read full Kathmandu visa guide
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Port Louis, Mauritius

Visa Free
60 days (90 days possible with extension)

Pro Tip: One of the most beautiful and Indian-friendly destinations

Read full Port Louis visa guide
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Thimphu, Bhutan

Visa Free
Unlimited (no visa required for Indians)

Pro Tip: Easiest Himalayan destination - no visa hassles

Read full Thimphu visa guide
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Victoria, Seychelles

Visa Free
3 months (visitor's permit issued on arrival)

Pro Tip: Seychelles is expensive but stunningly beautiful

Read full Victoria visa guide
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Nadi, Fiji

Visa Free
4 months

Pro Tip: 4 months is incredibly generous - longest visa-free stay for Indians!

Read full Nadi visa guide
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Almaty, Kazakhstan

Visa Free
14 days visa-free (can apply for 30-day e-visa for longer stays)
FREE for 14-day visa-free entry; $60 (~₹5,000) for 30-day e-visa
No visa needed for 14 days; 30 minutes for e-visa if needed

Pro Tip: 14 days visa-free makes Kazakhstan incredibly easy to visit!

Read full Almaty visa guide
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Muscat, Oman

Visa Free
14 days visa-free; 10-day or 30-day visa available
FREE for 14-day visa-free entry; OMR 5 (~₹1,100) for 10-day visa; OMR 20 (~₹4,400) for 30-day visa
Visa-free for 14 days; 5-7 days for e-visa

Special: Hold valid visa from Australia, Canada, Japan, UK, US, or Schengen countries

Pro Tip: 14-day visa-free makes Oman incredibly easy to visit from India!

Read full Muscat visa guide
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Visa Free
14 days (multiple entries allowed within 6 months)
FREE (Pre-Arrival Registration is free)
Instant (online PAR registration)

Pro Tip: Complete PAR at least 2-3 days before travel (though instant, do early to be safe)

Read full Hong Kong visa guide
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Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan

Visa Free
14 days visa-free
FREE for 14-day visa-free entry
No visa needed for 14 days

Pro Tip: 14 days visa-free makes Kazakhstan incredibly easy!

Read full Kazakhstan visa guide
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Oman, Oman

Visa Free
14 days visa-free
FREE for 14-day visa-free entry
No visa needed for 14 days

Pro Tip: 14-day visa-free makes Oman incredibly easy to visit!

Read full Oman visa guide
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Manila, Philippines

Visa Free
30 days (extendable up to 59 days)
FREE
No visa needed

Pro Tip: 30 days visa-free is generous for island hopping

Read full Manila visa guide
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Yerevan, Armenia

Visa Free
180 days per year
FREE
No visa needed

Pro Tip: 180 days is one of the longest visa-free stays for Indians anywhere

Read full Yerevan visa guide
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Visa Free
30 days per visit
FREE
No visa needed

Pro Tip: Samarkand and Bukhara are stunning Silk Road cities

Read full Tashkent visa guide
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Bali, Indonesia

Visa on Arrival
30 days (extendable once for another 30 days)
IDR 500,000 (~₹2,700)

Pro Tip: Have exact change ready in IDR, USD, or bring card

Read full Bali visa guide
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Amman, Jordan

Visa on Arrival
30 days
JOD 40 (~₹4,600) for single entry

Pro Tip: Buy Jordan Pass online before travel - saves visa fee AND gets you Petra entry

Read full Amman visa guide
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Indonesia, Indonesia

Visa on Arrival
30 days (extendable once for 30 more days)
IDR 500,000 (~₹2,700)
Immediate on arrival

Pro Tip: Bali is the most popular destination — cheap flights from India

Read full Indonesia visa guide
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Kigali, Rwanda

Visa on Arrival
30 days (extendable to 90 days)
$50 (~₹4,200)
Immediate on arrival

Pro Tip: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is the highlight

Read full Kigali visa guide
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Visa Required
14 days (extendable to 28 days)
AED 100 (~₹2,250) for visa on arrival
Immediate on arrival (if eligible) or 3-5 days for pre-applied visa

Special: Hold valid US, UK, EU, or Schengen visa/residence permit

Pro Tip: If you have a US tourist visa, you can get visa on arrival - saves time and hassle

Read full Dubai visa guide
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Singapore, Singapore

Visa Required
Up to 30 days
SGD 30 (~₹1,850) + service fee ₹650
4-10 business days

Pro Tip: Have a local contact in Singapore provide Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) - significantly helps

Read full Singapore visa guide
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London, United Kingdom

Visa Required
Up to 6 months
GBP 115 (~₹12,500) for standard visitor visa
3 weeks (standard) or 5 days (priority)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 3-4 weeks before travel to avoid last-minute stress

Read full London visa guide
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Tokyo, Japan

eVisa
Up to 90 days (single entry)
No visa fee (only service charges apply)
7-10 working days for e-visa

Pro Tip: Japanese embassy is very particular about complete and accurate documentation - triple-check everything

Read full Tokyo visa guide
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Paris, France (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults
15 calendar days (can extend to 30-60 days)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 4-6 weeks before travel (up to 6 months in advance is allowed)

Read full Paris visa guide
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New York, United States

Visa Required
Up to 6 months (determined by CBP officer)
$185 (~₹15,400) for B1/B2 visa
Interview wait time varies (can be weeks to months)

Pro Tip: Book interview appointment early - wait times can be 2-6 months in peak season

Read full New York visa guide
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Colombo, Sri Lanka

eVisa
30 days (extendable)
$50 (~₹4,200) for tourist ETA
Immediate to 24 hours

Pro Tip: Apply for ETA at least 2-3 days before travel (though instant approval is common)

Read full Colombo visa guide
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Istanbul, Turkey

eVisa
30 days (single entry) or 90 days (multiple entry)
$60 (~₹5,000) for 30-day single entry
Instant approval

Pro Tip: Can literally apply and get visa in 5 minutes - perfect for last-minute trips

Read full Istanbul visa guide
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Hanoi, Vietnam

eVisa
30 days (single or multiple entry) or 90 days (multiple entry)
$25 for 30-day single entry, $50 for 90-day multiple entry
3 working days

Pro Tip: Apply at least 1 week before travel (though usually approved in 3 days)

Read full Hanoi visa guide
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Doha, Qatar

eVisa
30 days (extendable once for 30 more days)
QAR 100 (~₹2,300) for tourist visa
Usually within 5 days

Pro Tip: If flying Qatar Airways, you may get free transit visa for 96 hours

Read full Doha visa guide
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

eVisa
30 days
$36 (includes $30 visa + $6 processing fee)
3 business days

Pro Tip: E-visa saves time at airport compared to visa on arrival

Read full Phnom Penh visa guide
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Tbilisi, Georgia

eVisa
30 days (can extend to 90 days)
$20 for tourist e-visa
3-5 working days

Pro Tip: Georgia is becoming very popular with Indian travelers

Read full Tbilisi visa guide
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

eVisa
90 days (within 1 year validity)
$199 (~₹16,500) for tourist e-visa
24 hours for e-visa

Special: Hold valid US, UK, EU, or Schengen visa/residence permit

Pro Tip: If you have US tourist visa, use it once before applying for Saudi e-visa - saves embassy hassle

Read full Riyadh visa guide
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Sydney, Australia

Visa Required
Up to 3 months (can be granted up to 12 months)
AUD 190 (~₹10,500) for Subclass 600
Generally 102 days (can vary significantly)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 4-5 months before intended travel due to long processing times

Read full Sydney visa guide
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Toronto, Canada

Visa Required
Up to 6 months per visit
CAD 100 (~₹6,200) for visitor visa
102 days on average (can vary)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 4 months before travel - processing takes 102+ days typically

Read full Toronto visa guide
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Berlin, Germany (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults
15 working days (can extend to 30-60 days)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 4-6 weeks before travel to avoid stress

Read full Berlin visa guide
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Rome, Italy (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults, €45 (~₹4,100) for children
15 working days (can extend to 30-60 days in peak season)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 1-2 months before travel, especially for summer trips

Read full Rome visa guide
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Barcelona, Spain (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€80 (~₹7,300) for adults, €40 (~₹3,650) for children 6-12
7-15 working days (apply 1-2 months in advance recommended)

Pro Tip: Spain visa processing is relatively fast - still apply 1-2 months early

Read full Barcelona visa guide
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Seoul, South Korea

Visa Required
Up to 90 days (depending on visa type)
No visa fee for single-entry tourist visa (only service charges apply)
5-15 working days

Pro Tip: Apply at least 2-3 weeks before travel

Read full Seoul visa guide
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Cairo, Egypt

eVisa
30 days (single or multiple entry)
$25 (~₹2,100) for single entry, $60 (~₹5,000) for multiple entry
7 working days

Pro Tip: Apply for e-visa at least 1 week before travel

Read full Cairo visa guide
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Baku, Azerbaijan

eVisa
30 days (single entry)
$25 (~₹2,100) standard, $60 (~₹5,000) urgent (both include $5 service fee)
3 working days (standard) or 3 hours (urgent)

Pro Tip: Standard e-visa ($25) is good value - apply 1 week before travel

Read full Baku visa guide
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Zurich, Switzerland (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
CHF 80 (~₹7,500 / €80) for adults
15 working days (can extend up to 30-60 days)

Pro Tip: Apply 1-2 months before travel - Switzerland is popular, appointments fill fast

Read full Zurich visa guide
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Amsterdam, Netherlands (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€80 (~₹7,300) for adults, €40 (~₹3,650) for children 6-12
15 working days (can extend to 30-60 days in busy periods)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 1-2 months before travel to avoid delays

Read full Amsterdam visa guide
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Athens, Greece (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€80 (~₹7,300) for adults
15 working days (Embassy suggests applying 22-45 days before travel)

Pro Tip: Apply 1-2 months before travel, especially for summer trips to Greek islands

Read full Athens visa guide
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Japan, Japan

eVisa
Up to 90 days (single entry)
No visa fee (only VFS service charges ~₹1,500)
7-10 working days

Pro Tip: Show detailed day-by-day itinerary — significantly improves approval

Read full Japan visa guide
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USA, United States

Visa Required
Up to 6 months (determined by CBP officer)
$185 (~₹15,400) for B1/B2 visa
Interview wait time varies (can be weeks to months)

Pro Tip: Book interview appointment early — wait times can be 2-6 months

Read full USA visa guide
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UK, United Kingdom

Visa Required
Up to 6 months
GBP 115 (~₹12,500) for 6-month visa
3 weeks (priority: 5 days)

Pro Tip: Standard visitor visa costs GBP 115 but 10-year visa at GBP 963 offers best long-term value

Read full UK visa guide
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Australia, Australia

Visa Required
Up to 12 months
AUD 190 (~₹10,500) for Subclass 600
Generally 20-35 days

Pro Tip: Apply at least 2 months before travel

Read full Australia visa guide
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Canada, Canada

Visa Required
Up to 6 months per visit
CAD 100 (~₹6,200) + CAD 85 biometrics
20-35 days on average

Pro Tip: Once approved, visa usually valid for 10 years — great value!

Read full Canada visa guide
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Turkey, Turkey

eVisa
30 days (single entry) or 90 days (multiple entry)
$50 (~₹4,200) for single entry
Instant (online)

Pro Tip: If you have US/UK/Schengen visa, eVisa is instant — no waiting

Read full Turkey visa guide
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Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

eVisa
90 days (within 1 year validity)
$199 (~₹16,500) for tourist e-visa
24 hours for e-visa

Special: Hold valid US, UK, EU, or Schengen visa/residence permit

Pro Tip: Use your US visa once before applying — saves embassy hassle

Read full Saudi Arabia visa guide
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France, France (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults
15 calendar days

Pro Tip: Apply 4-6 weeks before travel

Read full France visa guide
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Germany, Germany (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults
2-5 working days (fastest Schengen!)

Pro Tip: Choose Germany as your Schengen application country for fastest processing

Read full Germany visa guide
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Italy, Italy (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults
15 working days (up to 60 in peak season)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 2 months before summer travel

Read full Italy visa guide
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Spain, Spain (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€80 (~₹7,300) for adults
7-15 working days

Pro Tip: Spain is generous with multiple-entry visas for good history

Read full Spain visa guide
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🇨🇭

Switzerland, Switzerland (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
CHF 80 (~₹7,500) for adults
15 working days

Pro Tip: Show strong financial proof — Switzerland is expensive

Read full Switzerland visa guide
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🇳🇱

Netherlands, Netherlands (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€80 (~₹7,300) for adults
15 working days

Pro Tip: Netherlands visa processing straightforward with complete documentation

Read full Netherlands visa guide
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Greece, Greece (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€80 (~₹7,300) for adults
15 working days (apply 22-45 days before)

Pro Tip: Apply early for summer travel to Greek islands

Read full Greece visa guide
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🇰🇷

South Korea, South Korea

Visa Required
Up to 90 days
FREE (single-entry tourist visa — no fee!)
5-15 working days

Pro Tip: K-pop concert tickets strengthen application

Read full South Korea visa guide
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Egypt, Egypt

eVisa
30 days (single or multiple entry)
$25 (~₹2,100) single entry, $60 (~₹5,000) multiple
7 working days

Pro Tip: Use only official government website — avoid agents

Read full Egypt visa guide
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🇦🇿

Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan

eVisa
30 days (single entry)
$25 (~₹2,100) standard, $60 (~₹5,000) urgent
3 working days (or 3 hours urgent)

Pro Tip: Standard e-visa ($25) processed in 3 days

Read full Azerbaijan visa guide
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UAE, United Arab Emirates

Visa Required
14 days (extendable to 28 days)
AED 100 (~₹2,250) for visa on arrival
Immediate on arrival (if eligible) or 3-5 days for pre-applied

Special: Hold valid US, UK, EU, or Schengen visa/residence permit

Pro Tip: If you have US tourist visa, you get visa on arrival — saves time

Read full UAE visa guide
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Budapest, Hungary (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults
15 working days

Pro Tip: Budapest is significantly cheaper than Paris or London

Read full Budapest visa guide
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Prague, Czech Republic (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults
15 working days

Pro Tip: Prague is significantly cheaper than Western European capitals

Read full Prague visa guide
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Vienna, Austria (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults
15 working days

Pro Tip: Vienna combines imperial architecture with modern culture

Read full Vienna visa guide
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Reykjavik, Iceland (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults
15 working days

Pro Tip: Northern Lights (Sept-March) and Midnight Sun (June) are unique

Read full Reykjavik visa guide
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Taipei, Taiwan

eVisa
30 days (extendable once)
TWD 600 (~₹1,500)
Immediate (online)

Special: Hold valid US, UK, Japan, EU, Schengen, Canada, Australia, or NZ visa/residency

Pro Tip: Even an expired US/UK/Schengen visa (within 10 years) qualifies!

Read full Taipei visa guide
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Auckland, New Zealand

eVisa
Up to 90 days per visit
NZD 211 (~₹10,800) for visitor visa
20-25 working days

Pro Tip: Apply 1-2 months before travel

Read full Auckland visa guide
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Zanzibar, Tanzania

eVisa
90 days
$50 (~₹4,200) for single entry
10 working days

Pro Tip: Zanzibar beaches rival Maldives at half the price

Read full Zanzibar visa guide

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