Thinking about travelling abroad but worried about visa hassles? Here’s some good news — Indian passport holders can travel to 60 countries without needing a visa in advance!
Passport Power: Why It Matters
When it comes to international travel, your passport’s strength determines how many countries you can visit without needing a visa. The more powerful your passport, the easier global travel becomes.
According to the Henley & Partners Passport Index 2022, Japan holds the world’s most powerful passport, allowing its citizens visa-free access to 193 countries. Close behind are Singapore and South Korea, whose citizens can visit 192 countries visa-free.
Where Does the Indian Passport Stand?
India ranks 87th on the list. But don’t worry — Indian passport holders can still travel to 60 countries without a prior visa. This includes countries that offer visa-free entry, visa on arrival, or e-visa facilities.
Popular destinations like Thailand, Indonesia, Maldives, and Sri Lanka offer visa on arrival — meaning you can get your visa once you land, with minimal paperwork in advance.
Here’s a List of 60 Countries Where Indians Can Travel Without a Prior Visa:
Oceania & Pacific Islands
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Niue
- Palau Islands
- Samoa
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Middle East
- Iran
- Jordan
- Oman
- Qatar
Europe
- Albania
- Serbia
Caribbean
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Montserrat
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
Asia
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Macau
- Maldives
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Saint Lucia
Africa
- Botswana
- Burundi
- Cape Verde Islands
- Comoros Islands
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
Central America
- El Salvador
What Does This Mean for You?
Whether you’re planning a vacation, a spiritual trip, or a business visit, you don’t always need to go through a lengthy visa process. These 60 countries offer Indian travelers a chance to explore the world with fewer formalities.
Before you book your flight, always check the latest travel and visa policies, as rules can change.
