Easiest Visa Countries for Indians

Not all visa processes are created equal. While some countries require mountains of paperwork and weeks of waiting, others make it refreshingly simple. Here are destinations ranked from easiest to most straightforward for Indian travelers.

72 destinations
Updated February 2026

How We Selected This List

Destinations ranked by overall ease: visa-free first, then visa on arrival, eVisa, and visa required with simple processes.

First-time international travelers or anyone tired of complex visa processes will love this list. We rank destinations by how easy the entire process is — from application to approval.

1

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
2

Thailand, Thailand

Visa Free
60 days

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

Read full Thailand visa guide
4

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
5

Kathmandu, Nepal

Visa Free
Unlimited (no visa required)

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

Read full Kathmandu visa guide
7

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
8

Thimphu, Bhutan

Visa Free
Unlimited (no visa required for Indians)

Pro Tip: Easiest Himalayan destination - no visa hassles

Read full Thimphu visa guide
9

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
10

Nadi, Fiji

Visa Free
4 months

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

Read full Nadi visa guide
11

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
12

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
13

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
14

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
15

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
16

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
17

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
19

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
20

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
21

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
22

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
23

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
24

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
25

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
26

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
27

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
28

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
29

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
30

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
31

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
32

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
33

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
34

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
35

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
36

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
37

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
38

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
39

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
41

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
42

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
43

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
44

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
45

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
46

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
47

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
48

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
49

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
50

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
51

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
52

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
53

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
54

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
55

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
56

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
57

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
58

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
59

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
60

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
61

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
62

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
63

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
64

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
65

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
66

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
67

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
68

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
69

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
70

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
71

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
72

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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