In 2024, Indian passport ranks at 85 with access to 56 countries and territories (30 VISA-FREE and 26 VOA). Holding a strong visa such as the US or Schengen will bump that number up to 130.
Type of Access | No. of Countries |
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VISA-FREE Countries and territories | 30 |
VISA ON ARRIVAL Countries | 26 |
eVISA Countries | 57 |
VISA REQUIRED Countries | 99 |
VISA-FREE countries with a substitute visa | Up to 74 |
In this article, you will learn what countries offer Visa Exemption (VISA-FREE), Visa on Arrival, eVisa for Indian passport holders. You will also learn what countries require a sticker visa for Indians.
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Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens
The strength of a passport is determined by the number of VISA-FREE and Visa on Arrival (VOA) countries and territories it has access to. As per Henley and Partners Passport Index, Indian passport currently ranks at 85 with VISA-FREE and VOA access to only 56 countries and territories.
That means, Indians require visas to most of the countries in the world.
Let’s look at the list of countries that are VISA-FREE, that offer VOA and eVisas and those that require a sticker visa from the embassy.
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VISA-FREE Countries for Indians
As of 2024, Indian passport holders can travel to 30 countries and territories VISA-FREE. Here is the list:
- Angola
- Barbados
- Bhutan
- Dominica
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Iran
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Nepal
- Oman
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vanuatu
Apart from the above countries, Indians can also travel to the below territories VISA-FREE.
- British Virgin Islands (British Territory)
- Cook Islands (New Zealand Territory)
- Montserrat (British Territory)
- Niue (New Zealand Territory)
- Pitcairn Islands (British Territory)
To travel to the above VISA-FREE countries and territories, all you need is a valid Indian passport. Apart from a valid Indian passport, you would also need to follow certain entry requirements such as holding an onward ticket, filling out an arrival card, holding a vaccination certificate, etc.
For complete information, read the VISA-FREE countries for Indians article for details on passport validity, allowed duration of stay and entry requirements for these VISA-FREE countries.
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VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA) Countries for Indians
As of 2024, Indian passport holders can obtain Visa on Arrival (VOA) at 26 countries. Here is the list:
- Bolivia
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Laos
- Madagascar
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Palau
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- Saint Lucia
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
- Zimbabwe
For these countries, you can apply for the visa at the border upon arrival. Obtaining a VOA usually requires filling out an application form, presenting required documents and paying a VOA fee.
For more information, read the Visa on Arrival countries for Indians for details on required documents, VOA fee and the process to obtain it at the airport/border.
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eVISA Countries for Indians
As of 2024, Indian passport holders can obtain eVisas for 57 countries. Here is the list:
- Albania
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Armenia
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Colombia
- Congo, Dem. Rep. of
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Guinea
- Hong Kong (ETA)
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka (ETA)
- Suriname
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Zambia
Indian passport holders can obtain these eVisas online without visiting the embassy or consulate. An eVisa is still a visa, so there will be an application process and visa decision. No visa sticker will be issued. You will simply present the eVisa print to the immigration upon arrival.
Read the eVisa countries for Indians article to learn about the required documents, fee and application procedure for these eVisa countries.
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VISA REQUIRED Countries for Indians
As of 2024, Indians have to obtain a sticker visa from the embassy for the following 99 countries.
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Austria
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mali
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- Spain
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Yemen
These countries require a pre-approved visa from the embassy. This requires going to the embassy or consulate and applying for the visa in person. Some countries may accept mailing in the application or using an agent.
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VISA-FREE Countries for Indian Passport Holders with Substitute Visas
As of 2024, Indians can visit up to 74 countries VISA-FREE with a valid visa from the US, UK, Canada or Schengen. Below is the summary.
Substitute Visa | VISA-FREE Countries |
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US visa | 47 countries and territories (including the US) |
UK visa | 37 countries and territories (including the UK) |
Canada visa | 35 countries and territories (including Canada) |
Schengen visa | 74 countries and territories (including 27 Schengen countries) |
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There you go, guys! Indian passport ranking and the countries that Indians can travel to in 2024. This list changes quite often, so I will do my best to keep this list accurate and up to date. Bookmark and refer to it when you’re planning your international trip on your Indian passport.