India Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 104 destinations open to India passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
India passport holders can currently enter 29 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 28 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 47. An embassy visa is still required for 93 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Angola30 days
Barbados90 days
Bhutan14 days
Dominica180 days
El Salvador180 days
Fiji120 days
Gambia90 days
Grenada90 days
Haiti90 days
Iran15 days
Ivory CoasteTA
Jamaica
Kazakhstan14 days
KenyaeTA
Kiribati90 days
Macao30 days
Malaysia
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
Nepal
Papua New GuineaeTA
Rwanda30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Senegal90 days
Seychelles90 days
Thailand30 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Vanuatu120 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Jordan
Laos
Madagascar
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mongolia
Myanmar
Palau
Qatar
Saint Lucia
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
ZimbabweA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Georgia
Guinea
Hong Kong
Iraq
Japan
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Libya
Malawi
Moldova
Morocco
Mozambique
Nigeria
Oman
Russia
Sao Tome and Principe
Singapore
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Togo
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
ZambiaApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Eritrea
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mali
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Spain
Sudan
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the India Passport
India ranks 53rd, which places it in the lower tier of the mobility ranking. Indian citizens can visit 29 destinations visa-free, and adding visa on arrival (28) and e-Visa (47) options brings total mobility to 104 destinations. A visa must still be arranged in advance for 93 places.
The visa-free access that exists is spread thinly. North America is the strongest region with 9 destinations, Africa follows with 8, and Asia and Oceania are lower still. Europe and South America offer no visa-free destinations at all. For key destinations, Japan, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore can be entered with an e-Visa, but France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and China all require a visa before departure. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 76 destinations, a large jump for this passport.
Visa-Free Access by Region
India passport holders can enter 29 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 7
Africa 8
North America 9
South America 0
How India Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia | #51 | 106 | 45 |
| Philippines | #51 | 106 | 38 |
| Azerbaijan | #52 | 105 | 35 |
| Ghana | #52 | 105 | 44 |
| Cuba | #53 | 104 | 30 |
 India | #53 | 104 | 29 |
| Kenya | #53 | 104 | 41 |
| Kyrgyzstan | #53 | 104 | 29 |
| Malawi | #53 | 104 | 42 |
| Tunisia | #53 | 104 | 38 |
| Armenia | #54 | 103 | 35 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 79 more destinations than the India passport.
Upgrade Your Mobility
Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that India passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can India passport holders visit without a visa?
India passport holders can visit 29 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 28 with a visa on arrival and 47 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 104 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the India passport ranking?
The India passport ranks #53 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 5 other passports, with a mobility score of 104. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do India passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to India passport holders?
28 destinations issue a visa on arrival to India passport holders: Indonesia, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and 18 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for India passport holders?
India passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 93 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, China, New Zealand, Brazil and 85 more.
How can a India passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For India passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+76 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+69 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+65 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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