Visa Guides

Brazil — Rio’s beaches and Carnival, the Amazon, and Iguazu Falls — is a long-haul bucket-list trip for Indians. Note: there is currently no tourist e-visa for Indians; tourist visas require in-person embassy submission. This guide covers the process, fees, and documents. Do Indians need a Brazil visa? Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa,…

Kuwait is mainly a business, transit, and family-visit destination for Indians. Its e-visa system (suspended briefly in late 2024 for upgrades) is back online, with applications via the official MOI portal. This guide covers current options and documents. Do Indians need a Kuwait visa? Yes. Indians need a visa; visit/family/business visas are arranged online via…

Morocco — Marrakech’s souks, the Sahara, and the blue city of Chefchaouen — is an exotic, affordable trip for Indians. Note: the visa-free entry many travelers mention applies to US/UK/EU citizens, not Indians — Indians need a visa, now available as a convenient e-Visa. Do Indians need a Morocco visa? Yes. Indian passport holders need…

Uzbekistan — Samarkand, Bukhara, and the Silk Road’s blue-tiled wonders — is a rising star for Indian travelers, with a cheap, fast online e-Visa. This guide covers the fee, validity, process, and documents. Do Indians need an Uzbekistan visa? Yes — a simple e-Visa, applied for online. It’s single entry for tourism, valid for a…

Kazakhstan — Almaty’s mountains, Astana’s futuristic skyline, and Central Asian steppe — is now visa-free for Indian tourists for short stays, making it one of the easiest new destinations to add to your list. Do Indians need a Kazakhstan visa? No, for short trips. Indian passport holders enjoy visa-free entry for up to 14 days…

Israel — Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and the Dead Sea — launched an e-Visa for Indian travelers, making the tourist (B2) visa easier than the old consular process. This guide covers the e-visa fee, processing, and documents. Do Indians need an Israel visa? Yes. The e-Visa (ETA-IL/B2 tourist) is the convenient route for Indians; a traditional…

Jordan — Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea — is a bucket-list trip, and the clever Jordan Pass can waive your visa fee while bundling entry to 40+ attractions. This guide explains the visa, the Jordan Pass, and how to plan. Do Indians need a Jordan visa? Yes — most Indians get a visa…

Russia — Moscow’s Red Square, St. Petersburg’s palaces, and the Trans-Siberian — is now far easier for Indians thanks to a unified e-Visa introduced for tourism and short business trips. This guide covers the e-visa fee, validity, process, and documents. Do Indians need a Russia visa? Yes. Indian passport holders can apply for the convenient…

The Philippines — 7,000 islands of beaches and diving — now offers Indians visa-free entry under conditions, making a trip easier than ever. The rules differ depending on whether you hold certain other visas. Do Indians need a Philippines visa? Often not. Indian nationals can enter visa-free for 14 days for tourism/business (non-extendible, non-convertible) if…

Cambodia — Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, and island beaches — is easy for Indians: a US$30 e-Visa online, or a visa on arrival at major airports and land borders, both giving a 30-day stay. Do Indians need a Cambodia visa? Yes — there’s no visa-free arrangement. Indians can choose the e-Visa (apply online before travel)…

South Africa — Cape Town, safaris, and the Garden Route — requires Indians to apply for a tourist visa in advance through VFS. The visa itself is issued free (gratis); you pay only the VFS service fee. Do Indians need a South Africa visa? Yes. Indian passport holders need a visitor’s (tourist) visa, applied for…