How it works
Indian passport holders can enter a growing list of countries visa-free or on arrival, apply online for e-visas to many more, and need a full embassy or VFS application for Schengen Europe, the UK, the US, Canada and others. Filter the table to see each country's route, stay limit, fee and processing time, then open the guide for documents.
| Country | Route for Indians | Stay | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | e-Visa | Up to 21 or 120 days, depending on the e-visa | About AMD 3,000 (roughly ₹700) for 21 days; about AMD 15,000 (roughly ₹3,400) for 120 days; no fee for applicants under 18 | Up to 3 working days; allow a week |
| Australia | e-Visa | Up to 3, 6 or 12 months, as granted | AUD 250 (about ₹14,500) per applicant from 1 July 2026, applying from outside Australia; biometrics and medicals, if requested, cost extra | Often a few weeks; check the Home Affairs processing-time tool and allow longer for October–February |
| Austria | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period (Visa D for 91 days to 6 months) | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, paid in rupees, plus a VFS Global service charge | About 15 calendar days; appointment waits run longer in peak season |
| Azerbaijan | e-Visa | Up to 30 days | About USD 26 standard (roughly ₹2,300); urgent processing about USD 60–65 | Standard within 3 working days; urgent within a few hours |
| Bahrain | e-Visa | Up to 14 days on the basic visa; 3-month and 1-year multiple-entry options | About BHD 9–14 (₹2,100–3,300) for the two-week visa including the application fee; about BHD 17 and BHD 45 for the 3-month and 1-year visas | 3–5 working days |
| Bhutan | Visa-free | Entry permit for Thimphu and Paro for your planned dates (commonly about 7 days, extendable in Thimphu); route permits for other districts | No visa fee; SDF ₹1,200 (Nu 1,200) per adult per night, ₹600 for children aged 6–12, free for 5 and under | Same day on arrival at Paro or Phuentsholing; online e-permit takes a few working days |
| Cambodia | e-Visa | Up to 30 days, extendable once | About USD 30–36 (₹2,650–3,150) for the e-visa; USD 30 (₹2,640) on arrival, in cash | About 3 working days for the e-visa; 15–20 minutes on arrival |
| Canada | Embassy visa | Usually up to 6 months per entry, as set by the border officer | CAD 100 (about ₹6,300) visa fee plus CAD 85 (about ₹5,400) biometrics; family caps of CAD 500 and CAD 170; VFS service charge extra | Roughly 2–4 months for applications from India in 2026; check IRCC's processing-time tool |
| China | Embassy visa | Usually 30 days per entry, as printed on the visa | Roughly ₹4,500–8,000 all-in, depending on entries, including the service-centre charge; a temporary fee reduction is reported to run until 31 December 2026 | About 4–10 working days after biometrics; express options cost more |
| Croatia | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a VFS Global service charge | About 15 calendar days; plan 6–8 weeks from booking a slot for June–August |
| Czech Republic | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a VFS Global service charge | About 15 calendar days; book 6–8 weeks ahead for May–June and December |
| Egypt | e-Visa | Up to 30 days per visit | About USD 25–30 single entry (roughly ₹2,200–2,700); about USD 60–65 multiple entry | Usually within a week; the portal requires applications at least 7 days before departure |
| Fiji | Visa-free | Up to 4 months | Free | Issued on arrival at Nadi International Airport |
| France | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a VFS Global service charge of roughly ₹1,500–3,000 | Usually 10–15 calendar days after submission; allow 6–8 weeks from booking a slot in May–July |
| Georgia | e-Visa | Up to 30 days on the e-visa; up to 90 days in any 180 visa-free with a qualifying visa or residence permit | About USD 20 government fee plus card and service charges (roughly ₹2,000–3,500 in total) | About 5–10 working days; apply at least three weeks ahead |
| Germany | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a VFS Global service charge of roughly ₹1,500–3,000 | About 15 days once the file reaches the consulate, plus up to 6 working days in transit from VFS |
| Greece | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus the visa centre's service charge | About 15 calendar days; apply 6–8 weeks ahead for June–September |
| Hong Kong SAR | ETA | Up to 14 days per visit | Free | Instant result online |
| Indonesia | Visa on arrival | 30 days, extendable once by 30 days | IDR 500,000 (about ₹2,700), plus the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (about ₹810) | E-VOA online, usually quick; counter visa on arrival at the airport |
| Ireland | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days, as stamped by the Irish immigration officer | EUR 60 (about ₹6,100) single entry or EUR 100 (about ₹10,200) multiple entry, plus a VFS Global service charge; nil if you use a UK visa under the waiver or BIVS | Often 4–8 weeks from submission; Ireland publishes weekly decision lists |
| Italy | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a VFS Global service charge of roughly ₹1,500–3,000 | About 15 calendar days after submission; book slots 6–8 weeks ahead for May–July travel |
| Japan | Embassy visa | Typically 15–30 days per single-entry visit; up to 90 days depending on itinerary | ₹500 visa fee (single or multiple entry) plus a VFS service charge of roughly ₹800–1,000 | About 5 working days after submission; longer in March–April |
| Jordan | Visa on arrival | Up to 30 days, extendable locally | JOD 40 (about ₹4,960), or waived with a Jordan Pass of JOD 70–80 (about ₹8,700–9,900) if you meet the minimum stay | Issued at the arrival counter, typically 10–30 minutes |
| Kazakhstan | Visa-free | Up to 14 days per visit; maximum 42 days in any 180 days | Free; visas for longer stays roughly ₹4,000–7,000 | None for visa-free visits; visas take about 5 working days after the host's invitation |
| Kenya | ETA | Up to 90 days | About USD 30 plus processing charges (roughly ₹2,700–3,100 in total) | Usually within 3 working days (72 hours) |
| Kyrgyzstan | e-Visa | Typically up to 30 days on a standard tourist e-visa; longer types available | Roughly USD 30–55 (about ₹2,600–4,800) depending on type, validity and processing speed; confirm on the portal at payment | About 3–5 working days; a paid option speeds up review |
| Laos | e-Visa | Up to 30 days | About USD 40–50 (₹3,500–4,400) for the e-visa; visa on arrival paid in US dollars cash, in a similar range | About 3 working days for the e-visa; 15–30 minutes on arrival |
| Macao SAR | Visa-free | Up to 30 days | Free | None; entry is granted at the border |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit | Free; the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is also free | No visa processing; file the MDAC within three days before arrival |
| Maldives | Visa on arrival | Up to 30 days | Free (no visa fee) | Stamped on arrival at Velana International Airport, Malé |
| Mauritius | Visa-free | Typically up to 60 days per visit (some official listings allow up to 90; the officer sets the period) | Free | Stamped on arrival at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport |
| Mexico | Embassy visa | Up to 180 days, as granted by the immigration officer | Nil with a qualifying visa; otherwise a consular fee in the region of USD 50 (about ₹4,400), paid in rupees; confirm at booking | None with a qualifying visa; embassy visas after an in-person appointment, timing varies |
| Morocco | e-Visa | Up to 30 days | About MAD 770 (roughly ₹6,500–7,000) for standard processing; faster processing costs more | Usually a few working days; allow two weeks |
| Nepal | Visa-free | No fixed limit for Indian citizens | Free | None; show valid ID at the airport or border |
| Netherlands | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a VFS Global service charge of roughly ₹1,500–3,000 | About 15 calendar days; apply in January–February for April tulip trips |
| New Zealand | e-Visa | Up to 6 months in 12 (multiple entry) or up to 9 months in 18 (single entry) | NZD 441 (about ₹22,900): NZD 341 visa charge plus the NZD 100 International Visitor Levy | About 80% of general visitor visas decided within 2 weeks (INZ); apply 6–8 weeks before travel |
| Oman | e-Visa | Up to 30 days, depending on the visa chosen | About OMR 5–20 (₹1,150–4,600) depending on duration, plus agent charges if you use one | 1–3 working days |
| Philippines | Visa-free | 14 days; 30 days with a valid US, Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit | Free; eTravel registration is also free | No visa processing; register on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival |
| Portugal | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a VFS Global service charge | About 15 calendar days once lodged; slot availability depends on periodic releases |
| Qatar | Visa on arrival | Up to 30 days, extendable once by about 30 days | No visa fee for the on-arrival route at the time of review; Hayya e-visa about QAR 100 (₹2,400) | Stamped on arrival; Hayya e-visa usually 2–5 working days |
| Russia | e-Visa | Up to 30 days | About USD 50 (roughly ₹4,400–4,800); free for children under six, apart from bank charges | About 4 calendar days |
| Saudi Arabia | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days per visit on the eVisa; sticker visas as printed | eVisa about SAR 340 plus insurance (roughly ₹10,000–12,000); Tasheer sticker visa roughly ₹12,000–18,000 with insurance and service charges | eVisa often within minutes to a day; Tasheer sticker visa about 5–10 working days |
| Schengen Area (29 countries) | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, free under 6, plus a VFS or BLS service charge of roughly ₹1,500–3,000 | About 15 calendar days once the embassy has the file, extendable to 45; add 2–6 weeks for an appointment in April–July |
| Serbia | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in a 6-month period, within your qualifying visa's validity | Nil with a qualifying visa; otherwise the Embassy of Serbia's consular fee (confirm the current amount before applying) | None with a qualifying visa; for embassy visas apply at least 4–6 weeks ahead |
| Seychelles | ETA | Up to 30 days at first; extendable to a total of 3 months | Visitor's Permit free; Travel Authorisation about EUR 10 (roughly ₹1,000) for standard processing, more for faster processing | Travel Authorisation usually within a few days online; permit stamped on arrival |
| Singapore | e-Visa | Up to 30 days per visit, decided at entry | About ₹3,100–3,400 all-in: a visa fee of about ₹2,100 (S$30) plus the agent's charge of ₹1,000–1,300 | 3–5 working days; longer in May–June and December |
| South Africa | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days | No government visa fee for Indians; VFS service charge roughly ₹1,500–2,500, plus optional courier | About 5–15 working days, longer in peak months |
| South Korea | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days, as printed on the visa | About ₹3,000–4,500 all-in for a single-entry visa including the centre charge; visa fee waived for authorised group tours until 30 June 2027 | About 7–10 working days; longer in peak months |
| Spain | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a BLS International service charge | About 15 calendar days; plan 6–8 weeks from booking a slot for summer travel |
| Sri Lanka | ETA | Up to 30 days from first arrival, double entry | Free for Indian nationals at the time of review (waiver from 25 May 2026); extensions are paid | Usually 1–2 days online |
| Switzerland | Embassy visa | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a VFS Global service charge of roughly ₹1,500–3,000 | About 15 calendar days; book VFS slots in February–March for May–June travel |
| Taiwan | Embassy visa | Up to 14 days on a TAC; the stay on a visitor visa is printed on it (often 30 days) | TAC free; TECC visitor visa roughly ₹3,500–5,000 (confirm the current rupee fee with TECC) | TAC usually within minutes online; TECC visa about 5–7 working days |
| Tanzania | e-Visa | Up to 90 days | USD 50 (roughly ₹4,400) for a single-entry ordinary visa | Up to about 10 working days; apply at least three weeks ahead |
| Thailand | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per entry | Free; the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is also free | No visa processing; file the TDAC within 72 hours before arrival |
| Türkiye | Embassy visa | Up to 30 days on the e-visa; sticker visas as endorsed | e-Visa about USD 43 (roughly ₹3,800) plus card charges; sticker visa consular fee plus VFS service charge, typically about ₹6,000–9,000 in total (check the current figure) | Sticker visa about 2–3 weeks after the VFS appointment; e-visa usually quick |
| United Arab Emirates | e-Visa | 30 or 60 days; 14 days on the conditional visa on arrival | About ₹6,500–9,000 for a 30-day visa through airlines or agents; visa on arrival about AED 100 (₹2,400) for 14 days | 2–4 working days; express options of about 24 hours cost more |
| United Kingdom | Embassy visa | Up to 6 months per visit | £135 (about ₹15,800) for up to 6 months; long-term visas £506 (2 years), £903 (5 years) and £1,128 (10 years); priority services extra | Most decisions within about 3 weeks of biometrics; priority and super-priority available at extra cost |
| United States | Embassy visa | Usually up to 6 months per entry, as granted by US border officers | USD 185 (about ₹16,300) application fee; a USD 250 (about ₹22,000) visa integrity fee legislated in 2025 is due at issuance once collection begins; optional USD 750 expedited interview at pilot posts | Interview waits of roughly 6–12 months at Indian posts in 2026; passport return usually 1–2 weeks after approval |
| Uzbekistan | e-Visa | Up to 30 days | About USD 20 single entry (roughly ₹1,800), USD 35 double entry, USD 50 multiple entry | Usually 2–3 working days |
| Vietnam | e-Visa | Up to 90 days | USD 25 (about ₹2,200) single entry; USD 50 (about ₹4,400) multiple entry; non-refundable | About 3 working days; allow a week around Tet and in December |
Frequently asked questions
How often is the visa checker updated?
Each country links to its own guide, which carries the date its rules were last checked. Visa rules change often, so confirm on the official portal before you travel.
Can Elitech Travels apply for my visa?
Our visa desk prepares and checks documents, fills forms and books appointments for most countries listed. The decision always rests with the embassy.