Indian passport holders can currently travel to 56 destinations without obtaining a regular visa in advance, according to the latest Henley Passport Index update.
The available destinations include countries and territories offering visa-free entry, visa on arrival (VOA), or electronic travel authorisation (ETA).
India is ranked 80th globally in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, according to the latest data displayed by Henley & Partners. The index evaluates 199 passports based on access to 227 travel destinations and uses travel information supplied by the International Air Transport Association.
However, travellers should understand that “without a regular visa” does not always mean completely visa-free. Some destinations issue a visa after arrival, while others require travellers to obtain an online travel authorisation before departure.
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26 visa-free destinations for Indian passport holders
Indian citizens can visit the following destinations without obtaining a visa:
- Angola
- Barbados
- Bhutan
- British Virgin Islands
- Cook Islands
- Dominica
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Macao
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- Nepal
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Thailand
- The Gambia
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vanuatu
Visa-free entry generally allows travellers to enter without applying for a visa before departure or at the border. However, the permitted duration and purpose of stay vary by destination.
27 countries offering visa on arrival
Indian passport holders can obtain a visa after reaching the following destinations:
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde Islands
- Comoro Islands
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Laos
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Niue
- Palau Islands
- Qatar
- Samoa
- Sierra Leone
- Sri Lanka
- St. Lucia
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
- Zimbabwe
A visa on arrival is normally issued at an airport, seaport or designated border checkpoint. Travellers may need to submit an arrival form, show accommodation and return-ticket details, provide photographs or pay a visa fee.
Three destinations requiring an ETA
The following destinations require Indian travellers to obtain an electronic travel authorisation:
- Kenya
- Seychelles
- St. Kitts and Nevis
An ETA is not a conventional embassy visa. It is an online authorisation that must normally be approved before the traveller boards the flight.
What travellers should check before departure
Visa-free access, VOA and ETA facilities may come with conditions involving passport validity, return tickets, hotel reservations, travel insurance, proof of funds and the maximum permitted stay.
Some arrangements may also apply only to tourists, passengers arriving through selected airports or travellers meeting additional eligibility conditions.
Entry policies can change at short notice. Travellers should therefore verify the latest requirements through the destination’s official immigration portal, airline or diplomatic mission before booking or travelling.