In 2025, Indian passport holders enjoy greater global mobility than ever before. According to the Henley Passport Index, India’s passport now ranks 77th, allowing visa - free/visa - on - arrival access to 59 countries worldwide.
This blog Gives you the complete guide
Full list of visa - free & visa - on-arrival countries for Indians (2025)
- Visa - Free Countries for Indians in 2025
Bhutan - Indians can enter with just an Aadhaar/Passport. Famous for Monasteries, Tiger’s Nest, and Himalayan treks.
Nepal - No visa needed, Open border, bus and flights available. Ideal for Budget travel.
Malaysia - Visa-free until December 2026 for up to 30 days. Flight from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru. Best for food and Shopping.
Thailand - Visa free till May 2025 . Great for Beaches, nightlife, and family trips.
Philippines - From June 2025, Indian tourists enjoy 14 days visa - free entry.
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Mauritius - Visa-free for 90 days. Famous for Beaches and honeymoon trips.
Kenya - Now visa-free Maasai Mara safari is peak July - October.
Rwanda and Senegal - Growing eco-tourism And culture.
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Jamaica - No visa needed, reggae culture and Beaches.
Barbados - Visa - free entry, cricket fans’ favorite.
Dominica, Grenada &Haiti - Easy entry, Caribbean Charm.
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Fiji - Visa - free up to 120 days. White sand Beaches and luxury resorts.
Vanuatu, Micronesia & Kiribati - Remote islands, Perfect for offbeat explorers.
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Visa - on -Arrival Countries for Indians
1. Asia
Indonesia – Visa on arrival for 30 days, USD 35 fee. Best time for visit April - October.
Cambodia - Visa on arrival, perfect for Angkor Wat.
Jordan - Visa on arrival at Amman airport. Visit Petra, Dead Sea.
Sri Lanka - ETA "electronic authorization", easy online Approval.
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2. African countries
Tanzania - Visa on arrival, best for Serengeti safaris.
Ethiopia - On arrival at Addis Ababa Airport.
Madagascar - Entry with VOA, wildlife Heaven.
Seychelles - Visitor’s Permit on arrival for 30 days.
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3. South America
Bolivia - Visa on arrival, explore Salt Flats "Uyuni".
Suriname - Easy visa -on -arrival Process for Indians.
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4. Oceania
Samoa, Tuvalu & Timor -Leste - Visa on arrival, Small exotic islands.
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Flight Options - Fly From India
1. Short-Haul "0 - 6 hrs"
Thailand "Bangkok" - Direct flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai.
Nepal "Kathmandu" - 1.5 hrs flight from Delhi.
2.30 hrs flight from Mumbai
Sri Lanka "Colombo" - Direct flights from Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi.
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2. Medium - Haul "6 -10 hrs"
Mauritius - Direct flights from Mumbai.
Kenya "Nairobi" - Flights from Mumbai/Delhi
Philippines "Manila" - Flights via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Bangkok.
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3. Long - Haul "10+ hrs"
Fiji - Flights via Singapore, Sydney, or Hong Kong.
Caribbean "Jamaica, Barbados" - Via London, New York, and Toronto.
Bolivia "La Paz, Uyuni" - Via Europe/USA.
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- Best Time to Visit
Thailand, Malaysia & Indonesia - November to March.
Mauritius, Seychelles and Maldives - May to October.
Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda – July to October "Great Migration safari"
Europe side trips "Georgia, Armenia" - April to June, September to October.
Caribbean Islands - December to April.
Fiji & Vanuatu - May to October.
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Note -
- Travel insurance is mandatory in Mauritius, Seychelles, Schengen, etc.
- Return ticket & hotel booking proof are often required for visa-free/VOA entry.
- Check passport validity - must be 6 months valid before travel.
