Visa Free Countries for IndiansThe Complete Indian Passport List for 2026 (22)
22 countries, zero paperwork · official sources
- Visa-free
- 22
- Visa on arrival
- 25
- e-Visa / eTA
- 51
- Total reach
- 98
Indian passport holders can visit 22 countries without any visa in 2026 - no application, no fee, no embassy queue. Beyond these, 25 countries offer a visa on arrival and 51 accept an e-visa or eTA, giving the India passport a total reach of 98 destinations - see the 2026 passport rankings. Every entry below is sourced from official government publications, with the maximum stay shown where published.
All 22 Visa Free Countries for Indians (2026)
Alphabetical list of every country Indians can enter with just a passport in 2026, with the maximum stay where officially published.
Up to 30 days per entry, up to 90 days per calendar year; tourism only.
Visa waiver Agreement established May 16, 2019
Indian nationals receive an Entry Permit at the port of entry (not a visa).
Visa-free as a Commonwealth of Nations member state; up to 6 months per entry.
Visa-exempt; visitors permit issued on arrival for up to 4 months
No visa required
India is not in Haiti's 9-country visa-required list.
Vatican City has no border controls with Italy per the Lateran Treaty of 11 February 1929.
Visa-free as a Commonwealth member nation.
Visa-free for ordinary passport holders; up to 14 days
General 30-day rule.
Visa exemption valid until 31 December 2026 per official imi.gov.my.
No visa required
Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Nepal.
Effective June 8, 2025: 14 days visa-free (non-extendible, non-convertible) for tourism/business.
Category A - visa exempt for ordinary passport holders
Seychelles grants visa-free entry to all ordinary passport holders except Kosovo.
Visa exemption for tourism and short-term business, effective 15 July 2024.
Commonwealth member.
Visa-exempt.
Beyond Visa Free: 26 More with a US Visa
If you hold a valid US visa, 18 additional countries become visa-free for Indians - including Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Serbia - and more open up on arrival or by e-visa. See the full list: countries Indians can visit with a US visa.
Detailed Visa Guides for Indian Travellers
Step-by-step requirements, fees and document checklists for Indian passport holders visiting destinations on this list.
Visa Free Travel for Indians: FAQ
How many visa free countries are there for Indians in 2026?
Indian passport holders can travel to 22 countries completely visa-free in 2026. Adding 25 visa on arrival and 51 e-visa or eTA destinations brings the total reach of the India passport to 98 destinations.
Which countries can Indians visit without a visa?
The 22 visa-free countries for Indian passport holders in 2026 are: Angola, Barbados, Bhutan, Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Haiti, Holy See (Vatican City), Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Macau, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Philippines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago and Vanuatu. Stay limits vary per country - see the list above.
Which visa free country gives Indians the longest stay?
Dominica allows the longest visa-free stay for Indian passport holders at up to 180 days, followed by Fiji (120 days) and Vanuatu (120 days). Some destinations do not publish a fixed limit - always confirm with the official border authority.
What is the difference between visa free and visa on arrival?
Visa-free means no visa is issued at all - you enter with just your passport. Visa on arrival means a visa is still required but is issued at the border for a fee. Indian passport holders get a visa on arrival in 25 additional countries in 2026.
Does a US visa give Indians more visa free countries?
Yes. A valid US visa unlocks 26 additional destinations for Indian citizens in 2026, 18 of which become fully visa-free - including Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Serbia and Colombia. Conditions apply, typically a valid multiple-entry US visa.
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