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India passport visa requirements 2026

Where a India passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

27Visa-free

50eVisa

28Visa on arrival

93Visa required

India passport at a glance

With a India passport you can enter 27 destinations visa-free and 28 with a visa on arrival, so 55 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 50 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 93 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for India

Do India passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for India passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	eVisa
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa required
Thailand	Visa-free (60 days)
South Africa	eVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for India passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	6	12	24	12
Asia	8	10	16	16
Europe	0	0	3	42
North America	9	1	2	11
Oceania	4	4	2	4
South America	0	1	3	8

Longest visa-free stays

Where India passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Dominica — up to 180 days
El Salvador — up to 180 days
Fiji — up to 120 days
Vanuatu — up to 120 days
Barbados — up to 90 days
Gambia — up to 90 days
Grenada — up to 90 days
Haiti — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 27

Angola30 days
Barbados90 days
Bhutan14 days
Dominica180 days
El Salvador180 days
Fiji120 days
Gambia90 days
Grenada90 days
Haiti90 days
Iran15 days
Jamaica
Kazakhstan14 days
Kiribati90 days
Macau30 days
Malaysia
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
Nepal
Palestine
Rwanda30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Senegal90 days
Seychelles90 days
Thailand60 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Vanuatu120 days

eVisa 50

Visa on arrival 28

Visa required 93

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can India passport holders visit without a visa?

India passport holders can visit 27 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Malaysia, Nepal, Rwanda, Senegal, Mauritius and others. Adding the 28 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 55 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to India passport holders?

28 destinations offer a visa on arrival to India passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Jordan, Tanzania, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can India passport holders travel with an eVisa?

50 destinations let India passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Egypt and others.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

India passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do India passport holders need a visa for the United States?

India passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do India passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

India passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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