🌍 59 Visa-Free Countries for Indian Passport Holders in 2025 | Henley Passport Index

Updated on October 25, 2025

✈️ Good News for Indian Passport Holders in 2025

Traveling abroad is easier than ever for Indian citizens! According to the Henley Passport Index (Mid-2025 Update), Indian passport holders can now visit 59 countries without obtaining a visa in advance. These destinations offer visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, or electronic travel authorization (eTA) — simplifying global travel like never before.

With India’s passport now ranked 77th globally, this marks a big step forward in mobility and international access for Indian travelers.

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🌐 Full List of Countries Offering Visa-Free, Visa-on-Arrival, and eTA Access for Indians (2025)

🛫 Visa-Free Countries for Indian Citizens

No prior visa required — Indian travelers can enter freely for short stays.

1. Angola
2. Barbados
3. Bhutan
4. British Virgin Islands
5. Cook Islands
6. Dominica
7. Fiji
8. Grenada
9. Haiti
10. Iran
11. Jamaica
12. Kazakhstan
13. Kenya
14. Kiribati
15. Macao
16. Madagascar
17. Malaysia
18. Mauritius
19. Micronesia
20. Montserrat
21. Nepal
22. Niue
23. Philippines
24. Rwanda
25. Senegal
26. St. Kitts and Nevis
27. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
28. Thailand
29. Trinidad and Tobago
30. Vanuatu

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🧳 Visa-on-Arrival Countries for Indian Citizens

Indian travelers can get a visa upon arrival at the airport or border checkpoint, usually after paying a small fee or presenting supporting documents.

31. Bolivia
32. Burundi
33. Cambodia
34. Cape Verde Islands
35. Comoros Islands
36. Djibouti
37. Ethiopia
38. Guinea-Bissau
39. Indonesia
40. Jordan
41. Laos
42. Maldives
43. Marshall Islands
44. Mongolia
45. Mozambique
46. Myanmar
47. Namibia
48. Palau Islands
49. Qatar
50. Samoa
51. Sierra Leone
52. Somalia
53. Sri Lanka
54. St. Lucia
55. Tanzania
56. Timor-Leste
57. Tuvalu
58. Zimbabwe
59. Seychelles (via eVisa)

🧠 Difference Between Visa-Free, Visa-on-Arrival, and eTA

Type	Meaning	Process	Example Countries
Visa-Free	No visa needed before travel	Entry allowed on arrival with passport	Thailand, Mauritius, Malaysia
Visa-on-Arrival	Visa issued at entry port	Pay fee and fill form on arrival	Maldives, Cambodia, Indonesia
eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)	Apply online before travel	Quick digital approval	Seychelles, Kenya

🌏 Impact for Indian Travelers in 2025

This expansion means greater travel freedom for Indians across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Whether it’s a honeymoon in the Maldives, an adventure in Kenya, or a beach holiday in Thailand, Indian citizens can now plan spontaneous international trips with minimal paperwork.

For frequent travelers, this also translates into cost savings, faster travel planning, and smoother entry processes at immigration checkpoints.

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✅ Travel Tip for 2025

Even when visa-free or visa-on-arrival access applies:

• Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months.
• Carry return flight tickets and hotel bookings.
• Check individual country requirements for stay duration and purpose (tourism, business, or transit).