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A Short Guide for
the Globe-Trotter
Bolivia (BO)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Bhutan (BT)
No Visa Required. Passport Exemptions are
also there for Indian Nationals provided they hold
other proof of citizenship.
Cambodia (KH)
Nationals of India can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 30 days. .
Cape Verde (CV)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on
arrival.
Cook Isl. (CK)
No visa required for Indian Nationals for a
maximum stay of 31 days.
Dominica (DM)
No visa required for a maximum stay of 6
months.
El Salvador (SV)
No visa required for a maximum stay of 3
months for Indian Nationals.
State Ecuador (EC)
No visa required for a maximum stay of 90
days for Indian Nationals.
Djibouti (DJ)
Nationals of India can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 1 month.
Egypt (EG)
No visa required for spouses and children
of Egyptian nationals, holding proof thereof, being
nationals of India.
Indian National sans the above clause can
obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay
of 6 months.
Fiji (FJ)
No visa required for a stay of maximum 4
months for Indian Nationals.
Ethiopia (ET)
Holders of normal passports issued to nationals
of India can obtain a visa on arrival.
Georgia (GE)
Holders of normal passports issued to nationals
of India can obtain a visa on arrival. Though,
they must notify the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1
month in advance.
Macedonia (FYROM) (MK)
No visa required for a maximum stay of 90
days for holders of normal passports issued to
nationals of India who are travelling as tourists.
Haiti (HT)
No visa required for holders of normal
passports issued by India for a maximum stay of
3 months.
Guinea-Bissau (GW)
Holders of passports issued by India can
obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay
of 90 days.
Grenada (GD)
No visa required for a maximum 3 months
for Indian Nationals.
Guyana (GY)
Those travelling as tourists can obtain a visa
on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Iran (IR)
Visa required, except for holders of normal
passports travelling as tourists can obtain a visa
on arrival for a maximum stay of 15 days and
for those travelling for business purposes can
obtain a visa on arrival, for a maximum stay
of 72 hours.
Indonesia (ID)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on arrival
A quick question - how many countries are there in the World? Ok! I
surrender! Everyone knows-196 and more! But do you know out oI
these how many countries can you travel without a visa or grab the visa
on arrival with a valid Indian Passport? Dipti.Ps curiosity leads her to
a compilation of list of nations where Indian travellers can visit without
a visa, or get one on arrival and save time with less paperwork!
I
must confess that I am not a globetrotter
yet the idea of gaining knowledge is always
inspirational. After a thorough research from
websites including the International Air
Transport Association (IATA) database on
www.qantas.com.au (Qantas) and www.
visahq.in, I present you here the list of nations!
However, the rules are constantly changing, so it
is highly advisable and recommended to check
with the relevant and respective embassies before
making your travel arrangements.
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for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Hong Kong (SAR China) (HK)
For a maximum stay of 14 days no visa
required.
Korea (Rep. of) (KR)
Passport Exemptions: Holders of a Certicate
of Identity (passport-style booklet) issued by India
to nationals of India (usually issued in emergency
cases). No visa required for a maximum stay of
30 days for nationals of India travelling as tourist,
if arriving at and departing from Jeju International
Airport (CJU)
Kenya (KE)
Nationals of India can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 3 months, provided
passport contains at least one blank page for
visa endorsement.
Jamaica (JM)
No visa required for Indian Nationals
Lao Peoples Dem. Rep. (LA)
Nationals of India can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Maldives (MV)
Nationals of India can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Macao (SAR China) (MO)
For a maximum stay of 30 days no visa
required for nationals of India.
Mauritius (MU)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 60 days.
Nepal (NP)
Nepal has Passport Exemptions for Indian
Nationals. They should be coming from India
and should hold a proof of nationality. Visa Not
Required.
Nauru (NR)
Indian Nationals travelling as tourists can
obtain a visa on arrival provided they hold a
conrmed hotel reservation.
Micronesia (FM)
For a maximum stay of 30 days for nationals of
any country no visa required provided they are
travelling for touristic or visitors purposes.
Myanmar (MM)
Holders of a Letter of Approval issued by the
Ministry of Travel and Tourism can obtain a visa
on arrival, provided they hold passports issued
by India. They can obtain a (transit) visa on arrival
at Yangon.
Mozambique (MZ)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 30 days (extension of a
further 30 days is possible).
Montserrat (MS)
For a maximum stay of 14 days no visa
required for nationals of India.
Niue (NU)
No Visa required for Indian Nationals for a
maximum stay of 30 days.
Nicaragua (NI)
India Nationals can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Philippines (PH)
No Visa required for a maximum stay of
14 days for nationals of India and for holders of
a valid visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan,
Singapore, USA, United Kingdom, or a Schengen
Member State.
Palau (PW)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Samoa (WS)
Indian Nationals can obtain an entry (or
transit) permit for a stay of maximum of 60 days
on arrival.
St. Lucia (LC)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 6 weeks.
St. Kitts and Nevis (KN)
No visa required for a maximum stay of 3
months
Somalia (SO)
Holders of passports issued by India but
a Somalian by origin can obtain a visa on
arrival.
Sri Lanka (LK)
Visa required, except for holders of passports
issued by India can obtain a visa on arrival for
a maximum stay of 30 days, provided they hold
an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). ETA is
available on arrival or prior to arrival at www.
eta.gov.lk.
South Sudan (SS)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on
arrival.
Sudan (SD)
Visa required but Indian Nationals of Sudanese
origin can obtain a visa on arrival.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (VC)
Visa not required for Indian Nationals for a
stay of 1 month.
Thailand (TH)
Those travelling as a tourist can obtain a visa
on arrival for a maximum stay of 15 days.
Trinidad and Tobago (TT)
Visa not required for Indian Nationals for
a stay of 90 days.
Timor-Leste (TL)
Indian Nationals can obtain a single entry
visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days,
provided passport contains 1 unused visa page.
You may extend the stay to a total cumulative
stay of 90 days by submitting an application to
the Immigration Department.
Togo (TG)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 7 days.
Tanzania (TZ)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on arrival,
provided they hold travel documents valid for
at least one month beyond period of intended
stay.
Tajikistan (TJ)
Indian Nationals holding normal passports
issued can obtain a visa on arrival for a
maximum stay of 45 days.
Turkmenistan (TM)
Holders of a letter of invitation issued by
a company registered in Turkmenistan (prior
approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is
required) can obtain a visa on arrival for a
maximum stay of 10 days.
Turks and Caicos Isl. (TC)
For a stay of maximum 30 days, no visa
required.
Uruguay (UY)
Indian Nationals whose passport or travel
document states Uruguay as place of birth dont
require a visa.
Uganda (UG)
Indian Nationals holding normal passports
issued can obtain a visa on arrival.
Tuvalu (TV)
Indian Nationals can obtain a visa on arrival
for a maximum stay of 1 month, provided they
hold conrmed return/onward tickets.
Virgin Isl. (British) (VG)
Visa not required for a stay of 30 days
maximum for Indian Nationals.
Vanuatu (VU)
Visa not required for a stay of 30 days
maximum for Indian Nationals.