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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of IndiaIndian Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can India Passport Holders Travel?

India passport holders can visit 27 countries without a visa, 4 of them with no time limit. That ranks the India passport #152 of 199.

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27
Visa-free destinations
4
With unlimited stay
23
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (11 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • India

Below is the full list of countries that India citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for India passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of AngolaAngola Visa-free 30 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BhutanBhutan Visa-free 14 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 180 days
Flag of El SalvadorEl Salvador Visa-free 180 days
Flag of FijiFiji Visa-free 120 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GrenadaGrenada Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of IranIran Visa-free 15 days
Flag of JamaicaJamaica Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of KazakhstanKazakhstan Visa-free 14 days
Flag of KiribatiKiribati Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MacauMacau Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of MauritiusMauritius Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of NepalNepal Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SenegalSenegal Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ThailandThailand Visa-free 60 days
Flag of Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago Visa-free 90 days
Flag of VanuatuVanuatu Visa-free 120 days

Unlimited stay countries for India passport

4 countries let India passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of JamaicaJamaica
  • Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia
  • Flag of NepalNepal
  • Flag of PalestinePalestine

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for India citizens

Holders of a India passport can travel to 27 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 4 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 23 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 28 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 3 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and India citizens can reach 58 countries without a classic visa application. A further 47 countries offer an eVisa, and 93 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Angola, Barbados, Bhutan, Dominica, El Salvador and Fiji, among many others.

Where can India citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the India passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (4 countries)

Jamaica, Malaysia, Nepal and Palestine

180 days (6 months) (2 countries)

Dominica and El Salvador

120 days (4 months) (2 countries)

Fiji and Vanuatu

90 days (3 months) (11 countries)

Barbados, Gambia, Grenada, Haiti, Kiribati, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Seychelles and Trinidad and Tobago

60 days (2 months) (1 country)

Thailand

30 days (1 month) (4 countries)

Angola, Macau, Micronesia and Rwanda

15 days (about 2 weeks) (1 country)

Iran

14 days (2 weeks) (2 countries)

Bhutan and Kazakhstan

Key takeaways for India passport holders

With 27 visa-free destinations, the India passport ranks #152 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for India citizens

How many countries can India passport holders visit without a visa?

India passport holders can visit 27 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 4 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 23 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (28) and electronic travel authorisations (3), India citizens can enter 58 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for India citizens?

4 countries let India passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Jamaica, Malaysia, Nepal and Palestine.

What is the most common visa-free stay for India passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 11 countries, including Barbados, Gambia, Grenada, Haiti, Kiribati, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Seychelles and 1 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to India citizens?

Apart from the 4 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 180 days (6 months), available in Dominica and El Salvador.

Where is the India passport ranked?

With 27 visa-free destinations the India passport ranks #152 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For India passport holders: 27 visa-free, 28 visa on arrival, 3 eTA and 47 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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