Planning an international trip from India? Visa rules, fees, and processing times differ wildly by country — and change often. This is our master hub of country-by-country visa guides for Indian passport holders, each covering the process, documents, fees, processing time, validity, key tips, and the official link to apply.
How visas work for Indian travelers
Broadly, destinations fall into four buckets for Indian passport holders: visa-free (just show up with a valid passport), visa-on-arrival (get it at the airport), e-visa (apply online before travel), and sticker/embassy visa (apply via an embassy or VFS centre, often with biometrics and an interview). Always confirm your category before booking flights.
Country visa guides
- USA — B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa
- UK — Standard Visitor Visa
- Schengen (Europe) — Type C Visa
- Canada — Visitor Visa (TRV) & Super Visa
- Australia — Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
- New Zealand — Visitor Visa
- UAE / Dubai — Tourist e-Visa
- Saudi Arabia — Tourist e-Visa (+ Umrah)
- Qatar — Free Visa on Arrival / Hayya
- Oman — e-Visa
- Bahrain — e-Visa
- Turkey — e-Visa & Sticker Visa
- Georgia — e-Visa
- Azerbaijan — ASAN e-Visa
- Egypt — e-Visa
- Singapore — Tourist Visa
- Thailand — 60-Day Visa-Free + TDAC
- Malaysia — Visa-Free + MDAC
- Vietnam — e-Visa
- Bali / Indonesia — Visa on Arrival
- Japan — eVisa
- China — L Tourist Visa
- South Korea — Short-Term Visit Visa
- Sri Lanka — Free ETA
- Maldives — Free Visa on Arrival
- Nepal — No Visa Needed
- Bhutan — Entry Permit + SDF
- Mauritius — Free 60-Day Entry
- Kenya — eTA
- South Africa — Tourist Visa
- Cambodia — e-Visa / VOA
- Philippines — Visa-Free (conditions)
- Russia — e-Visa
- Jordan — Visa on Arrival / Jordan Pass
- Israel — e-Visa
- Kazakhstan — Visa-Free (14 days)
- Uzbekistan — e-Visa
- Morocco — e-Visa
- Kuwait — Visit/Family Visa
- Brazil — Tourist Visa
More countries are being added regularly. Browse the full, always-updated list in the Visa Guides category.
Universal tips before any visa application
- Keep your passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your trip, with blank pages.
- Maintain clean, consistent bank statements for the last 3–6 months.
- Apply through official portals only — avoid look-alike sites and overpriced agents.
- Don’t buy non-refundable tickets before your visa is approved.
- Match your itinerary, bookings, and insurance dates exactly across all documents.
More Country Visa Guides (2026)
Newly added detailed guides covering visa rules, fees, documents and the application process for Indian passport holders:
- Taiwan — e-Visa or free TAC
- Hong Kong — Free Pre-Arrival Registration
- Mexico — Visa-free with US/UK/Schengen visa
- Tanzania — e-Visa USD 50
- Kyrgyzstan — e-Visa USD 30
- Seychelles — Visa-free + Travel Authorisation
- Armenia — Visa-free 21 days
- Mongolia — e-Visa
- Ethiopia — e-Visa
- Myanmar — e-Visa USD 50
Last updated: June 2026. Visa rules change frequently — always verify the latest fees and requirements on the official government site linked in each country guide.