Not every great holiday needs a long visa process. These destinations let Indian passport holders enter visa-free, get a visa on arrival or apply for a quick online visa – perfect for last-minute plans. Always confirm the rules before you fly; we re-check them for every booking.
- Visa-free for Indians
- Visa on arrival or free online authorisation
- Quick e-visa destinations
- Tips before you fly
- Best picks by trip type
- Questions travellers ask
Visa-free for Indians
- Thailand – visa-free; 30-day stay for entries from 15 September 2026. Fill the free TDAC arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival. Thailand packages
- Malaysia – visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a scheme running until 31 December 2026; submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before arrival. Malaysia packages
- Maldives – free visa on arrival, no advance application; carry a confirmed hotel booking and return ticket and complete the online traveller declaration. Maldives packages
- Mauritius – visa-free entry for Indian tourists. Mauritius packages
- Bhutan – no visa; entry permit on arrival with passport or Voter ID, plus the ₹1,200 per night SDF. Bhutan packages
- Nepal – no visa needed for Indian citizens. Nepal packages
- Kazakhstan – visa-free for short stays of up to 14 days. Kazakhstan packages
- Philippines – visa-free for short tourist stays of 14 days; longer stays need an e-visa. Philippines packages
Visa on arrival or free online authorisation
- Sri Lanka – free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for Indians, 30-day stay; apply on the official ETA website. Sri Lanka packages
- Indonesia (Bali) – Visa on Arrival or e-VoA (IDR 500,000), 30 days, plus Bali’s IDR 150,000 tourist levy. Bali packages
- Seychelles – visitor permit on arrival; apply for the online travel authorisation before you fly. Seychelles packages
- Hong Kong – free online pre-arrival registration for Indian visitors. Hong Kong & Macau packages
No visa queue does not mean no paperwork – always carry return tickets, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Quick e-visa destinations
- Vietnam – e-visa up to 90 days (US$25 single entry). Vietnam packages
- Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Uzbekistan – simple online e-visas, ideal for a new-destination holiday. Georgia · Azerbaijan · Armenia · Uzbekistan
- Kenya – online Electronic Travel Authorisation for safaris. Kenya safaris
- UAE (Dubai) – tourist visa arranged online before travel, or visa on arrival if you hold a valid US, UK or EU visa or residence permit. Dubai packages
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Tips before you fly
- Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your travel date.
- Carry confirmed return tickets, hotel bookings and proof of funds – immigration may ask even in visa-free countries.
- Fill digital arrival cards (TDAC, MDAC and others) only on official government websites.
- Buy travel insurance – it is inexpensive and essential abroad.
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- Honeymoon: Maldives, Mauritius, Bali or Thailand.
- Family holiday: Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka or Dubai.
- Short break of 4–5 days: Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan or Dubai.
- Something new: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan or Vietnam.
Not sure where to go? Tell us your dates and budget and we will suggest the best easy-visa options for you.
Questions travellers ask
Which countries can Indians visit without a visa in 2026?
Popular options include Thailand, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mauritius, Bhutan, Nepal, Kazakhstan and the Philippines for short tourist stays.
Is Thailand still visa-free for Indians?
Yes. From 15 September 2026 Indians can stay visa-free for 30 days, and must complete the free TDAC online arrival card.
Is Sri Lanka visa free for Indians?
Indians receive a free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for a 30-day stay, applied for online before travel.
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Visa and entry information last checked on 2 October 2026. Government rules can change at short notice – please confirm the latest requirements before you travel, or ask our team.
