While we like to cover all the important destinations in our country there is always a desire for an international tours. But when it comes to going abroad we are often hesitant as it brings with itself a number of hassles. The process of getting a visa is not a stress free job. But then at times traveling can be easy for you especially when there are countries in the world that offer the benefit of visa on arrival for Indian citizens. Indian citizens had visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 51 countries and territories.
| Bolivia | 90 days, visa on arrival only at La Paz airport. Land entry requires prior Visa which isx free of cost. |
| Burundi | 3 months |
| Cambodia | 30 days. 35 USD to be paid in USD |
| Cape Verde | Visa on arrival |
| Comoros | Visa on arrival |
| Djibouti | Visa on arrival |
| Ethiopia | Visa on arrival |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
| Guyana | 30 days provided holding a letter of invitation from sponsor or host; and contact details of sponsor, host or hotel; and two passport photos. |
| Indonesia | Visa on arrival for 30 days |
| Jordan | 2 weeks, must hold US$1000 |
| Kenya | Visa on arrival 30 days |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Madagascar | 30 days free of charge |
| Malawi | Visa on arrival |
| Maldives | 90 days |
| Marshall Islands | 90 days |
| Myanmar | Conditional Visa on Arrival for Business Visa, workshops and events etc. its unclear if exemption is valid for tourist visas., if so it would indicate full reciprocity. |
| Mozambique | Visa on arrival 30 days |
| Mauritania | Visa on arrival 30 days |
| Nauru | Visa on arrival 30 days |
| Philippines | Visa on Arrival only to Indian Citizens holding valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or permanent resident permit. |
| Palau | 30 days |
| Saint Lucia | 6 weeks |
| Samoa | 60 days |
| Seychelles | 1 month |
| Somalia | 30 days, provided an invitation letter issued by the sponsor has been submitted to the Airport Immigration Department at least 2 days before arrival. |
| Tanzania | Visa on arrival |
| Tajikistan | Visa on Arrival |
| Thailand | 15 days. Visa fee of 1000 Thai Baht needs to be paid in Thai currency. Visa on Arrival has to be obtained at First point of Entry/Landing not the Final Destination. |
| Timor-Leste | 30 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 30 days |
| Togo | 7 days |
| Tuvalu | 1 month |
| Uganda | Visa on arrival |
| Somaliland | 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. |
| Vanuatu | Visa on arrival 30 days |
| Niue | 30 days |
| Bhutan | Free |
| Dominica | 6 months |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 90 days |
| Fiji | 4 months |
| Grenada | 3 months |
| Haiti | 3 months |
| Indonesia | 30 days. Select ports of entry. |
| Jamaica | |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 3 months |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1 month |
| Senegal | 90 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Vanuatu | 30 days |
| Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus | 3 months |
| South Ossetia | Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. |
| Svalbard | No one requires a visa to enter Svalbard but it’s practically impossible to board a flight/ferry to Svalbard without entering Norway. Hence double entry Schengen visa would be required to go and come back from Svalbard to mainland Norway |
| Transnistria | Registration required after 24h. |
| Hong Kong | 14 days |
| Kish Island | Visitors to Kish Island do not require a visa. |
| Macau | 30 days |
| Palestine | Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. |
| British Virgin Islands | 30 days |
| Montserrat | 6 months |
| Cook Islands | 31 days |
| Pitcairn Islands | 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. |
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Hong Kong provides Visa on Arrival facility to Indian citizens. A visa for 14 days of maximum stay is issued. Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Hong Kong and travel documents, including visas and confirmed flight tickets need to be shown.
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Bolivia visa for Indians can be obtained on arrival by paying a fee of $52 at La Paz airport. The Visa here is valid for 90 days.
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Albania visa on arrival is given to those holding a letter issued by the Albanian Ministry of Interior confirming that a visa will be available on arrival.
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Mozambique visa for Indians can be obtained on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days by paying $66. You are required to show evidence of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Mozambique and hold travel documents.
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El Salvador offers visa for Indians that can be obtained on arrival by purchasing a tourist card for $10. This card gives you the permission to stay here for a maximum of three months.
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Cambodia visa for Indians can be obtained on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. A completed visa application form, a passport with at least 6 months validity, one recent photograph (2 inches x 2 inches), visa fee of US$35 is required.
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Macau visa for Indians can be obtained on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. You have to show evidence of sufficient funds ($60) to cover your stay in Macao and hold travel documents.
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Laos visa for Indians can be obtained on arrival for a maximum stay of 30. Return or onward ticket, all travel documents required for next destination, a confirmed hotel reservation, one passport size photograph and a fee of $30 is required.
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Madagascar visa for Indians can be obtained on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. You are required to pay fee of MGA 140,000 i.e. $75.
Maldives offers a 30 days visa to Indian citizens. You are required to hold documents required for their next destination. If you do not have a hotel reservation then you are required to hold at least $30 per person per day to cover their stay.
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Fiji visa for Indians can be obtained on arrival for a maximum stay of four months. Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Fiji and other travel documents need to be shown.
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St Lucia visa for Indians can be obtained on arrival for a maximum stay of six weeks by paying a fee of $50. You are required to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
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Seychelles visa for Indians can be obtained on arrival for free. A maximum stay of 30 days is permitted and you need to show your return ticket and funds of a minimum of $150 per day per person along with proof of accommodation.
Thailand offers a maximum of 15 days visa for Indian citizens. A total of 1000 Thai Baht needs to be paid for visa. Visa on Arrival has to be obtained at First point of entry/Landing not the Final Destination. You need a copy of your return journey as an evidence to get the visa.
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Guyana has the facility of visa on arrival for Indian citizens for a time period of 30 days. You need to hold a confirmation issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs for the visa.
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A total of US$ 25 needs to be paid to get a visa in Indonesia. You must show evidence of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Indonesia and confirmed flight tickets for the return or onward destination.
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Jordan offers Visa on Arrival for 2 weeks to Indian citizens. One is required to pay a fee of approximately US$ 30. You must also have at least US$ 1000 (or equivalent) to cover your stay and hold onward or return flight tickets for their next destination.
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A Visa on Arrival for a maximum stay of 60 days is offered to Indian. They must hold a confirmed booking for accommodation in Mauritius, a sponsorship letter, a confirmed booking for return flight and sufficient funds for expenses during their stay.
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