Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Countries for Indians

Where Indian passport holders can travel without a visa application, checked 13 October 2026, with trip costs from Mumbai.

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Nepal, Bhutan, Mauritius, Seychelles and Kazakhstan are visa-free for Indians, the Maldives and Bali give a visa on arrival, and Malaysia is visa-free for Indians through 31 December 2026.

Other destinations need a visa or e-Visa applied for before you travel; we handle that for you.

Entry rules change. Last checked 13 October 2026; confirm on the official immigration site before booking.

Visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations

NepalVisa-freeIndians enter with a valid passport or voter ID and can stay without a fixed limit.BhutanVisa-freeNo visa, but a permit is required and a daily Sustainable Development Fee applies. Confirm the current rate.MauritiusVisa-freeVisa-free for Indian passport holders for a short tourist stay; return ticket and hotel booking are checked.Trip from Mumbai about ₹1,30,000 per person including flights SeychellesVisa-freeA free visitor's permit is issued on arrival with a return ticket and confirmed stay.KazakhstanVisa-freeShort visa-free stays of up to 14 days for Indians.Trip from Mumbai about ₹74,000 per person including flights MaldivesVisa on arrivalA free 30-day visa is issued on arrival with a confirmed resort or hotel booking.Trip from Mumbai about ₹1,00,000 per person including flights Bali (Indonesia)Visa on arrivalVisa on arrival with a fee paid at the airport or online beforehand; passport valid for 6 months.Trip from Mumbai about ₹85,000 per person including flights MalaysiaVisa-free (time-limited)Reported as visa-free for Indians through 31 December 2026 with the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card. Confirm the extension before travelling after that date.Trip from Mumbai about ₹68,000 per person including flights ThailandCheck before bookingEntry rules for Indians changed in 2026 and sources disagree on the permitted stay. Confirm the current rule on Thailand's official portal before booking.Trip from Mumbai about ₹46,000 per person including flights

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Questions about visa-free travel for Indians

Which countries are visa-free for Indians?

Nepal, Bhutan (permit and daily fee needed), Mauritius, Seychelles and Kazakhstan are visa-free for short stays. The Maldives and Bali give a visa on arrival. Malaysia has been visa-free for Indians through 31 December 2026.

Is visa on arrival really free?

Not everywhere. The Maldives visa on arrival is free, but Bali charges a fee, and some countries check your return ticket, hotel booking and funds at the border.

How current is this list?

We last checked it on 13 October 2026. Entry rules change often, so treat this as a starting point and confirm on the destination's official immigration site before you pay for tickets.