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

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
3

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
4

Kathmandu, Nepal

Visa Free
Unlimited (no visa required)

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

Read full Kathmandu visa guide
6

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
7

Thimphu, Bhutan

Visa Free
Unlimited (no visa required for Indians)

Pro Tip: Easiest Himalayan destination - no visa hassles

Read full Thimphu visa guide
8

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
9

Nadi, Fiji

Visa Free
Up to 4 months (set at immigration clearance)
No pre-entry visa for Indian passport holders
Visitor permit issued on arrival

Pro Tip: Prepare for immigration to decide the actual authorised stay, up to four months

Read full Nadi visa guide
10

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
11

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
12

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
13

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
14

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
16

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
17

Doha, Qatar

Visa on Arrival
Up to 30 days, or the confirmed hotel-booking period
Free on-arrival tourist visa
Issued on arrival when every condition is met

Pro Tip: Do not use a normal hotel-booking site if relying on the on-arrival route

Read full Doha visa guide
18

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
19

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
20

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
21

Tokyo, Japan

eVisa
Up to 90 days (single entry)
₹500 for Indian nationals (single or multiple visa); VFS service fee extra
Varies; apply well in advance (applications open 3 months before travel)

Pro Tip: Use the current Embassy and VFS checklist for the place where you live

Read full Tokyo visa guide
22

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
23

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
24

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
25

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
26

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
27

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
28

Japan, Japan

eVisa
Up to 90 days (single entry)
₹500 for Indian nationals (single or multiple visa); VFS service fee extra
Varies; apply well in advance (applications open 3 months before travel)

Pro Tip: Use the current Embassy and VFS checklist for your jurisdiction

Read full Japan visa guide
29

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
30

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
31

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
32

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

eVisa
Up to 30 days
$20 single entry; $35 double entry; $50 multiple entry
Apply online before travel

Pro Tip: Use only the official eVisa portal linked by Uzbekistan's government

Read full Tashkent visa guide
33

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
35

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
36

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 a valid US visa or Green Card, or a qualifying foreign 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
37

Tbilisi, Georgia

Visa Required
Up to 90 days in any 180 days with a qualifying supporting document
Varies by the route offered by the official eligibility checker
Check the official eVisa or consular route before booking

Special: Hold a valid visa or residence permit from a country on Georgia's approved list

Pro Tip: Georgia is becoming very popular with Indian travelers

Read full Tbilisi visa guide
38

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Up to 90 days under a multiple-entry tourist visa; follow the terms actually issued
SAR 300 government fee plus mandatory approved medical insurance
Varies by route; eligible travellers can choose eVisa or visa on arrival

Special: Hold a valid US, UK, or Schengen tourist/business visa that has already been used, or qualifying permanent residence

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
39

Muscat, Oman

Visa Required
14 days under the conditional exemption; otherwise use the visa duration granted
No visa fee for the conditional 14-day exemption; eVisa fees depend on the visa type shown by the ROP portal
No application for the 14-day exemption; other travellers must obtain the appropriate eVisa before departure

Special: Hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, Canada, Australia, UK, a Schengen country, or Japan; qualifying GCC residents may also be eligible

Pro Tip: Check the supporting document's validity before buying a non-refundable ticket

Read full Muscat visa guide
40

Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Up to 90 days under a multiple-entry tourist visa; follow the terms actually issued
SAR 300 government fee plus mandatory approved medical insurance
Varies by route; eligible travellers can choose eVisa or visa on arrival

Special: Hold a valid US, UK, or Schengen tourist/business visa that has already been used, or qualifying permanent residence

Pro Tip: Use the official KSA Visa finder before booking

Read full Saudi Arabia visa guide
41

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 a valid US visa or Green Card, or a qualifying foreign residence permit

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

Read full UAE visa guide
42

Oman, Oman

Visa Required
14 days under the conditional exemption
No fee for the conditional exemption; eVisa fee varies by visa type
No application for the exemption; otherwise obtain an eVisa before travel

Special: Hold a qualifying visa/residence permit and all trip documents

Pro Tip: Verify every exemption condition before booking

Read full Oman visa guide
43

Taipei, Taiwan

Visa Required
30 days per entry; certificate valid for multiple entries over 90 days
Free for the Travel Authorization Certificate
Immediate (online)

Special: Hold a qualifying visa or residence card from Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Schengen, the UK, or the US

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

Read full Taipei 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 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 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 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 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 for adults; €45 for children aged 6 to under 12
Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further examination is needed

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
€90 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days

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
As stated on the issued visa and entry permission
Check the Embassy's fee notice effective 1 August 2026
Varies by consular jurisdiction and application type

Pro Tip: Use only the official embassy, consulate, Korea Visa Portal, or named application channel

Read full Seoul visa guide
54

Zurich, Switzerland (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
₹9,400 for adults (official India fee effective 17 November 2025)
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 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
€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6-11; children under 6 are exempt
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days

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
€90 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days

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 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
15 calendar days

Pro Tip: Apply well before travel

Read full France visa guide
62

Germany, Germany (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days

Pro Tip: Apply well before travel

Read full Germany visa guide
63

Italy, Italy (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days

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
€90 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days

Pro Tip: Use Spain's current official checklist

Read full Spain visa guide
65

Switzerland, Switzerland (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
₹9,400 for adults (official India fee effective 17 November 2025)
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 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
€90 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 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
€90 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days

Pro Tip: Apply early for summer travel to Greek islands

Read full Greece visa guide
68

South Korea, South Korea

Visa Required
As stated on the issued visa and entry permission
Check the Embassy's fee notice effective 1 August 2026
Varies by consular jurisdiction and application type

Pro Tip: Use the official mission checklist for your jurisdiction

Read full South Korea visa guide
69

Budapest, Hungary (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 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 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 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 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 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 for adults; €45 for children aged 6-12
Normally 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days

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

Read full Reykjavik visa guide

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