Indian Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Indian passport holders can visit 25 countries visa-free, plus 78 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Indian passport is ranked #158 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

India is the second most populous country globally, with over 1.4 billion inhabitants. Its citizens hold the Indian passport, a crucial travel document.

Indian passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to 25 countries. They can obtain an e-visa for 68 destinations and visas on arrival in 10. However, for 88 countries, a visa is mandatory.

Currently, the Indian passport ranks lower in global mobility rankings. Efforts are being made to improve its status and increase the number of visa-free countries for Indian travelers.

Some destinations that require a visa for Indian passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Indian passport holders are Maldives, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Bhutan, Thailand and Mauritius.

Visa free countries

So, where can Indians travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where India citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Africa

🇦🇴 Angola (30 days)
🇬🇲 Gambia (90 days)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
🇷🇼 Rwanda (30 days)
🇸🇳 Senegal (90 days)
🇹🇳 Tunisia (N/A)

Americas

🇧🇧 Barbados (90 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (6 months)
🇬🇩 Grenada (3 months)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇯🇲 Jamaica (N/A)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (3 months)
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)

Asia

🇧🇹 Bhutan (Unlimited (only for border areas))
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (14 days)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (30 days)
🇲🇻 Maldives (90 days)
🇳🇵 Nepal (Unlimited)
🇵🇭 Philippines (14 days / 59 days)
🇶🇦 Qatar (30 days)
🇹🇭 Thailand (30 days)

Oceania

🇫🇯 Fiji (4 months)
🇰🇮 Kiribati (90 days)
🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇻🇺 Vanuatu (120 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Indian passport holders can visit 25 countries visa-free, plus 78 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Indian passport holders?

Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to Maldives, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Bhutan, Thailand, Mauritius, Qatar, Malaysia, and 17 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for India citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for India, 25 are visa-free, 68 can be visited with an e-visa and 10 with a visa on arrival, while 88 require a visa, as of October 2026.