Visa requirements by country
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Legend: easy entry need special visa unspecified or multiple options
AfghanistanVisa required
NotesVisa fee waived for regular or ordinary Indian passport holders.
AlbaniaVisa not required|Duration: 90 days
NotesVisa free for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days from 01 April 2021 until 31 December 2021. Visa free for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states, the UK and US, subject to visa being used at least once before
AlgeriaVisa required
AndorraVisa required
NotesAndorra has no visa regime, but is only accessible through France and Spain.
AngolaeVisa|Duration: 30 days
NotesVisitors who have been granted an online pre-visa or have requested such pre-visa from the consulates of Angola abroad, are then issued with a visa on arrival at the country's border check points. For a maximum total stay of 90 days within a one year period. Besides having printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, passengers must: have a return/onward ticket, and have a hotel reservation confirmation.
Antigua and BarbudaElectronic Entry Visa
NotesVisa on arrival for US$100, for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the Schengen Area member states, UK and US.
ArgentinaVisa required
NotesVisa free of charge for Indian and Moroccan passport holders. Indian passport holders with a valid US B2 visa can avail an electronic travel authorization for the purposes of tourism.
ArmeniaeVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 90 days
NotesDiplomatic passport holders are not required to hold a visa when travelling to Armenia - maximum stay of 90 days. The passport needs to be valid during the whole period of stay in Armenia.
Australia and territoriesVisa required
NotesMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa) Transit visa: required, can apply online.
Austria
AzerbaijaneVisa|Duration: 30 days
Notes$26 payable upon arrival at International Airports, and visa kiosks will provide an eVisa. Prior eVisa to be taken for land borders. Passports with Armenian entry stamp are subject to extra security screening subjective to immigration officer.
BahamasVisa required
NotesVisa on arrival for all Indian nationals who have valid Schengen, UK, US, and Canadian visas.
BahraineVisa|Duration: 90 days
Notes14 days to 1 year multiple entry visa (max stay 90 days). Visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council residents.
BangladeshVisa required
NotesDue to bilateral agreements, Diplomatic Passport and Official Passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival if entering by air, road or sea but not train. Visa fee waived for regular or ordinary passport holders who apply in India.
Barbados
BelarusVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a Schengen visa or a national visa of country of EU, and if arriving and departing via Minsk International Airport.
BelgiumVisa required
BelizeVisa required
NotesPermanent residents and holders of multiple entry visa of the US or Canada may obtain a visa on arrival. Holders of a valid visa issued by a Schengen Member state are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days.
BenineVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 30 days / 8 days
NotesMust have an international vaccination certificate.
BhutanFreedom of Movement
NotesIndian nationals may also use their Voter ID card with photograph or Indian Passport to enter Bhutan by air and land.
BoliviaVisa on arrival|Duration: 90 days
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid multiple-entry visa issued by an EU or Schengen Area member state, or US.
BotswanaVisa on arrival|Duration: 14 days
BrazilVisa required
BruneiVisa required
BulgariaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a C visa issued by Croatia, Cyprus, Romania or a Schengen Area member state
Burkina FasoVisa required
BurundiVisa required
Cambodia
CameroonVisa required
CanadaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a US permanent resident card; Travelers with a US permanent resident card arriving by air require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Transit visa: required
Cape VerdeVisa on arrival|Duration: 30 days
Central African RepublicVisa required
ChadVisa required
ChileVisa required
NotesTourism/business visas (B1/B2) or Permanent Residents from the United States of America, with at least 6 months of validity, could travel to Chile without visa.
ChinaVisa required
NotesUnder the 24-hour TWOV policy, transit visa is not required for travelers who: hold a passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry; arrive by air, cruise ship or train (except for arriving at certain airports listed below); hold confirmed air, cruise ship or train tickets to a third-country final destination. depart Mainland China on a flight, cruise ship or train within 24 hours after arrival. The 24-hour transit rule allows multiple stops within Mainland China for most airports, as long as the traveler has a flight, cruise or train segment leaving Mainland China in 24 hours, so it is possible to enter through a port of entry in China, take multiple segments of domestic flights within China, and depart from a different port of entry in less than 24 hours. Multi-stop transit is not allowed in some airports listed below. Fuzhou Changle International Airport, Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, Mudanjiang Hailang Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport: Passengers in transit are permitted to remain in the airport for a maximum period of 2 hours. Multi-stop transit is not permitted. The airport also maintains an individual list of nationalities not eligible for visa-free transit.
ColombiaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid C or D visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or a valid visa (with 180 days left) issued by the US (except for C1 transit visas).
ComorosVisa on arrival|Duration: 45 days
Republic of the CongoVisa required
NotesVisa not required if presenting a V.I.P invitation letter
Democratic Republic of the CongoVisa required
NotesVisa on arrival if a letter (visa volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security is presented
Costa RicaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by the US or with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or a member state of the European Union.
Côte d'Ivoire
CroatiaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state
CubaVisa required
NotesEligible to travel to Cuba with a tourist card if they also hold a valid visa or a residence permit issued by Canada, the United States or an EU member state.
CyprusVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a double or multiple entry C visa issued by Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania or a Schengen Area member state.
Czech RepublicVisa required
NotesMay transit without a visa holders of a residence permit in Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino, and the United States holders of a visa for stay in the states of the EEA and in Canada, Japan, Schengen, and the United States family members of EU citizens
DenmarkVisa required
DjiboutieVisa|Duration: 31 days
NotesVisa on arrival also available at Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport until 30 April 2018.
DominicaVisa not required|Duration: 6 months
Dominican RepublicVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, US or any EU member state.
East TimorVisa on arrival|Duration: 30 days
EcuadorVisa required
EgyptE-visa
NotesPassengers with a residence permit issued by a GCC Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. The residence permit must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date. If travelling as a part of an organized tourist group that consists of at least 10 persons and holding both onward and return flight tickets, booked accommodation and a signed Letter of Guarantee (LG) from an Egyptian travel agency, a visa on arrival in Egypt can be obtained Air transit passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 48 hours do not need visas. Leaving the airport is permitted for passengers with transit time between 6 and 48 hours. Passengers with transit time of less than 6 hours may leave the transit area but not the airport; however, this exemption does not apply when transiting through Alexandria (HBE)
El SalvadorVisa not required|Duration: 90 days
Equatorial GuineaVisa required
EritreaVisa required
EstoniaVisa required
EswatiniVisa required
EthiopiaeVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: up to 90 days
NotesVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days.
FijiVisa not required|Duration: 4 months
FinlandVisa required
France
GaboneVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 1 month
NotesElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
GambiaVisa required|Duration: 3 months
GeorgiaeVisa|Duration: 30 days
Notese-Visa will be valid for 120 days with the right to stay in Georgia up to 30 days during the validity period. National visa may be substituted with a valid visa or residence permit issued by US, UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, South Korea, Schengen, and GCC countries, whose holders may be granted visa-free entry for 90 days in any 180 days.
GermanyVisa required
NotesMay transit without a visa if Holding any valid visa or residence permit issued by US, UK, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Schengen or Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Cyprus, Liechtenstein. Holders of a residence permit in Andorra, Monaco, or San Marino.
GhanaVisa required
GreeceVisa required
GrenadaVisa not required|Duration: 3 months
GuatemalaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, the US or a Schengen Area member state.
GuineaeVisa|Duration: 90 days
Guinea-BissaueVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 90 days
GuyanaVisa required
NotesVisa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation from sponsor or host
HaitiVisa not required|Duration: 3 months
HondurasVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, the US or a Schengen Area member state.
HungaryVisa required
IcelandVisa required
Indonesia
IraneVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 30 days
IraqVisa required
IrelandVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a UK C visa holders until October 2021. Entry permitted only if first point of entry to the Common Travel Area is in the UK. May transit without a visa.
IsraelVisa required
ItalyVisa required
NotesVisa Fee INR 4810 + INR 116 (if paid by cash, credit or debit card) Visa fee waived for children below 6 years Visa fee non-refundable, if rejected
JamaicaVisa not required
JapanVisa required
NotesVisa fee is refunded if any case visa rejected. Visa fee INR 510 only for Indian citizens.
JordanVisa on arrival|Duration: 30 days
KazakhstanVisa required
NotesVisa not required if transiting with Air Astana (KC) at Almaty (ALA) or Astana (TSE) for a maximum stay of 72 hours with a stamped visa of the final country (until 31 December 2020). Holders of invitation issued by the Migration Service of Kazakhstan can apply for a visa online since January 2019.
KenyaeVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 3 months
Notesmay enter with East Africa Tourist Visa fee US$100. Visa Validity 90days with Multiple entries. This visa valid in The Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda
KiribatiVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
NotesVisa free transit (up to 30 days) provided holding a valid US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand Visa, and arriving from or departing to those countries.
KuwaitVisa required
KyrgyzstaneVisa
NotesElectronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). Indian citizens with a residence permit issued by Bahrain, Brunei, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar or United Arab Emirates can obtain a visa on arrival at Bishkek Airport.
LaoseVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 30 days
NotesVisa on arrival is available at international airports Luangphabang, Pakse, Savannakhet and Vientiane, and at 4 land borders Friendship Bridge, and at 13 border crossings as well as Tanalaeng train station in Vientiane, which connects to the train station in Nongkai, Thailand. Visa on arrival facility will be gradually phased out at various border crossings starting January 2020. eVisa may be used to enter Laos through the following entry points — Wattay International Airport and the First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge Entry points Lalai, Lantui, Meuang mom, Pakxan, and Phoudou are open only to visa holders. Visa on arrival is extendable up to 60 days.
LatviaVisa required
LebanonVisa required
NotesIn addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Sûreté Générale).
LesothoeVisa|Duration: 30 days
LiberiaVisa required
LibyaVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LithuaniaVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MadagascarVisa on arrival|Duration: 30 days
MalawieVisa|Duration: 90 days
MalaysiaeVisa/eNTRI|Duration: 30 days
NotesVisa on arrival is also issued if arriving from Thailand, Singapore or Indonesia and holding a valid visa for any of those countries. Multiple Entry e-Visa 30 days, until 31 December 2020 ENTRI to be applied on Official Website ENTRI: Processing Fee is US$20 and it is not inclusive of convenience fee. EVISA: Processing Fee is US$25 only and Visa Fee is INR1150 *inclusive of convenience fee.
MaldivesVisa not required|Duration: 90 days
MaliVisa required
MaltaVisa required
Marshall IslandsVisa on arrival|Duration: 90 days
MauritaniaVisa on arrival
MauritiusVisa not required|Duration: 90 days
MexicoVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa or permanent residence documents issued by the US, Canada, Japan, UK or Schengen Area member state to enter Mexico for tourism, transit, or business purposes.
MicronesiaVisa not required|Duration: 30 days
MoldovaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid ('C' or 'D') visa or a valid residence permit issued by a Schengen Area or European Union member state for visits up to 90 days. Indian citizens can apply for a visa online without a need for an invitation letter. eVisa is issued for maximum 90 days in any 180-day period.
MonacoVisa required
Mongolia
MontenegroVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state, UK, Ireland or the US visa.
MoroccoVisa required
MozambiqueVisa required
NotesVisa on arrival if holding a printed confirmation from the Immigration Authority (SENAMI) Headquarters in Maputo, indicating that a visa has been approved before departure.
MyanmareVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 28 days
NoteseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. Visa on arrival can be issued for tourism at Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airport and is valid for 30 days.
NamibiaVisa required
NauruVisa required
NepalFreedom of movement
NotesIndian nationals may also use their Voter ID card with photograph or Indian Passport to enter Nepal by air and land. Indian citizens may live and work freely in Nepal under the terms of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship. This treaty is implemented in law through section 14 of the Nepal Immigration Act 1992, regulations 3, 20 and 44A of the Nepal Immigration Regulation 1994, and section 8.4 the Nepal Immigration Procedures 2008.
NetherlandsVisa required
New ZealandVisa required
NotesHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
NicaraguaVisa required
NotesNationals of India with a normal passport and a valid visa issued by Canada, the US or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. Fee $10.
NigerVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
North MacedoniaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid double or multi entry C visa issued by a British, Canadian or U.S. visa or Schengen Area member state for max stay of 15 days. Need onward tickets.
NorwayVisa required
OmanVisa not required|Duration: 10 days
NotesTo avail a 10-day visa-free entry, you need confirmed hotel reservations, return flight tickets & health insurance. To avail this 10-day visa-free entry, you also need a Schengen, UK, US, Canada, Australia or Japan visa National visa may be substituted with a GCC visa of certain categories (managers, sales executives, etc.) if the visitor is coming directly from a GCC country via air or land. All passengers from India, who reside in or hold an entry visa to one of the following countries (US, Canada, Australia, UK and Schengen states) are allowed to obtain non-sponsored electronic tourist visa to enter Oman.
Pakistan
PalauVisa on arrival|Duration: 30 days
PanamaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid multiple entry visa issued by US (including Green Card Holders,) UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore or an EU member visa, which has been used at least once to enter those countries, and with at least one year validity remaining at the time of entry into Panama.
Papua New GuineaeVisa
ParaguayVisa required
PeruVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid US, Canada, Australia, Schengen Area or UK visa or permanent resident permit may be granted visa-free entry for a maximum of 180 days. The visa must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
PhilippinesVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore (including E Pass, S Pass, Work Permit, Student Pass, Dependant Pass) or UK visa or permanent resident permit whose holders may be granted visa-free entry for an initial stay not exceeding 14 days.
PolandVisa required
PortugalVisa required
QatarVisa not required|Duration: 30 days
NotesCitizens of India can be granted a visa waiver for a period of 30 days on their arrival in the State of Qatar, given the following conditions: The passenger's passport must be valid for at least 6 months. The passenger must have a confirmed return ticket. Passengers should provide a confirmed hotel reservation.
RomaniaVisa required
NotesNational visa may be substituted with a double or multiple entry C visa issued by a Schengen Area member state valid for the period of intended stay.
RussiaeVisa|Duration: 16 days
Notese-Visa holders must arrive and departure via 29 checkpoints Visa not required if visiting Saint Petersburg for up to 72 hours via ferry from Finland.
RwandaeVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 30 days
Notesmay enter with East Africa Tourist Visa fee US$100. Visa Validity 90days with Multiple entries. This visa valid in The Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda
Saint Kitts and NevisVisa not required|Duration: 3 months
Saint LuciaVisa on arrival|Duration: 6 weeks
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa not required|Duration: 1 month
SamoaEntry Permit on arrival|Duration: 60 days
San MarinoVisa required
NotesSame rules as for Italy. No border control but accessible only via Italy.
São Tomé and PríncipeeVisa
Saudi ArabiaVisa required
NotesTourist visa on arrival for holders of valid Schengen, UK and US visa. Visitors must arrive through national carrier of Saudi Arabia. Visa on arrival if holding two or multiple entry short-stay valid visa issued by UK, US or a Schengen member state for stays of no more than 90 days. Visitors can get visa on arrival at any international airport in Saudi Arabia but they must have a credit card to pay a fee amounting to SR440 (Dh431) as cash is not accepted. They will be allowed to stay for 90 days at a stretch and can enter the Kingdon of Saudi Arabia multiple times during the validity period of their visit visa.
SenegalVisa not required|Duration: 90 days
Serbia
SeychellesVisitor's Permit on arrival|Duration: 3 months
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival
SingaporeeVisa
NotesMay obtain online eVisa through eligible authorized travel agencies or through local sponsors (Singapore citizen or permanent residents). Indian nationals with valid visa from countries such as UK, US, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and Switzerland who are in transit to or from any third country by air may be conditionally eligible for 96-hours Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF).
SlovakiaVisa required
SloveniaVisa required
Solomon IslandsVisa required
SomaliaVisa on arrival|Duration: 30 days
NotesAvailable at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.
South Africa
South SudanElectronic Visa
NotesObtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
SpainVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 30 days
NotesTravel to Sri Lanka from 01.08.2019 to 31.01.2020 for Tourist purposes are exempted paying ETA fee, later extended From 1 August 2019 to 30 April 2020
SudanVisa required
Suriname
SwedenVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required
SyriaVisa required
Tajikistan
TanzaniaeVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 3 months
ThailandVisa on arrival|Duration: 15 days
NotesThailand providing e-visa on arrival. Visa fee of 2000 THB is payable upon entry. Visa must be obtained at the first point of entry. Visa charge is waived until 30 April 2020. Passengers transiting through Suvarnabhumi/Don Mueang International Airport for less than 12 hours do not require a visa.
TogoVisa on arrival|Duration: 7 days
TongaVisa required
Trinidad and TobagoVisa not required|Duration: 90 days
TunisiaVisa not required|Duration: 90 days
TurkeyVisa required
NotesConditional eVisa issued for the period of 30 days to holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member countries, US, UK, or Ireland.
TurkmenistanVisa required
NotesLetter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days.
TuvaluVisa on arrival|Duration: 1 month
UgandaeVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 3 months
Notesmay enter with East Africa Tourist Visa fee US$100. Visa Validity 90days with Multiple entries. This visa valid in The Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
NotesHolder of valid US visa or green card which is valid for a minimum of 6 months can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for AED120 (subject to change). They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days for AED250 (subject to change). Indian passport holder with a valid UK or EU residence permit can also avail visa on arrival for 14 days, which can also be extended. Visitors normally require a sponsor but visas can also be arranged online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates, Etihad (and Air Baltic and Air Serbia), flydubai, Turkish Airlines and Indigo Airlines.
United Kingdom and Crown dependenciesVisa required
NotesVisa not required if holding a biometric Irish visa endorsed with "BC BIVS" and with a valid Irish entry stamp. Other exemptions apply for Visa-free Direct Airside Transit.
United StatesVisa required
Uruguay
UzbekistaneVisa|Duration: 30 days
Notes5-day visa-free transit when in transit at the international airports on condition of holding a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country. United Arab Emirates residents can enter without a pre-entry visa - 30 days.
VanuatuVisa not required|Duration: 30 days
Vatican CityVisa required
NotesSchengen Visa Required. Entry can be made from Italy exclusively
VenezuelaVisa required
VietnameVisa|Duration: 30 days.
YemenVisa required
ZambiaeVisa|Duration: 30 days
ZimbabweeVisa / Visa on arrival|Duration: 3 months
Notes30 days for visits on business, 3 months for tourists