Visa Guides

China — from the Great Wall to Shanghai’s skyline — requires Indians to obtain an L (tourist) visa before travel, applied for via the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC). It’s a sticker visa with biometrics, so plan ahead. Do Indians need a China visa? Yes. Indian passport holders need an L Visa for tourism,…

Saudi Arabia has opened up fast for tourism, and for Indians the tourist e-Visa is quick and online — issued in as little as 24–48 hours, valid a full year with multiple entries, and it even covers Umrah. Do Indians need a Saudi visa? Yes. The tourist e-Visa is the easiest route for Indians and…

New Zealand — land of fjords, glaciers, and Middle-earth landscapes — requires Indians to apply for a Visitor Visa online before travel. It’s a straightforward but document-heavy application lodged through Immigration New Zealand. Do Indians need a New Zealand visa? Yes. Indian passport holders need a Visitor Visa for tourism or visiting family. India is…

Turkey bridges Europe and Asia and is hugely popular with Indian travelers. Your route depends on one thing: whether you already hold a valid US, UK, Ireland, or Schengen visa/residence. If you do, the cheap online e-Visa is open to you; if not, you’ll need a sticker visa. Do Indians need a Turkey visa? Yes….

Sri Lanka is one of the easiest and most affordable international trips for Indians right now — as of 2026 it’s fee-free for Indian tourists under the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, with a double-entry 30-day stay. Do Indians need a Sri Lanka visa? You need an ETA, but for Indians it’s currently free. The…

Good news for Indian travelers: Malaysia is visa-free for short tourist stays through at least 31 December 2026. You don’t need a visa for up to 30 days — but you must file the free online Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) before you arrive. Do Indians need a Malaysia visa? For tourism up to 30…

Bali and the rest of Indonesia are wonderfully easy for Indian travelers: you get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) — payable at the airport or pre-arranged online as an e-VOA — for a 30-day stay, extendable once. Do Indians need a visa for Bali / Indonesia? Yes, but only a simple Visa on Arrival. Indian…

Vietnam is a backpacker and family favourite — and refreshingly simple for Indians thanks to a low-cost e-Visa valid for up to 90 days. The whole process is online via the official government portal. Do Indians need a Vietnam visa? Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa; the easiest route is the Vietnam e-Visa, available…

Japan is one of the most rewarding destinations for Indian travelers — and in 2026 it’s easier than ever, because India is on Japan’s eVisa list. You can apply for a single-entry short-term tourist visa fully online, with no passport sticker and no in-person VFS visit. Do Indians need a Japan visa? Yes. There is…

Great news for Indian travelers: Thailand offers 60-day visa-free entry for tourism — no visa fee, no embassy visit for short trips. You only need a visa for longer or specific-purpose stays. There is, however, a mandatory online arrival card (TDAC) you must complete before you fly. Do Indians need a Thailand visa? For tourism…

Clean, safe, and superbly connected, Singapore is a perennial favourite for Indian travelers and families. Indians need a short-stay visa, and there’s one important quirk: you cannot apply directly — applications go through Singapore’s authorised visa agents using the official SAVE system. Do Indians need a Singapore visa? Yes. Indian passport holders need an entry…

The UAE — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah — is one of the easiest and most popular international trips for Indians, thanks to a fully online e-visa system and quick processing. There’s no embassy visit; visas are usually arranged through airlines, hotels, or approved travel agents/portals. Do Indians need a UAE visa? Most Indian passport holders…