Travelling abroad can be an exciting and enriching experience, but the process of obtaining a visa can often be a daunting and time-consuming task. However, for Indian passport holders, there are several countries that offer visa-on-arrival access. This means that Indian nationals can travel to these destinations without obtaining a prior visa, making the process of travelling abroad much more convenient and hassle-free.

According to the Henley Passport Index, Japan currently holds the title of having the world’s most powerful passport, while India ranks 85th on the list with visa-free access to 59 countries. However, with the lifting of travel restrictions due to COVID-19 in March 2022, the tourism industry in India has been able to recover and this has helped to improve India’s passport ranking.

The top 10 countries on the list of countries offering visa-on-arrival access to Indian passport holders include Germany, Spain, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Finland, Luxembourg, Italy, Austria, Denmark, France, Ireland, Australia, and Canada. These countries offer a diverse range of experiences for travellers, from the picturesque landscapes of Germany and Austria to the historical and cultural richness of Italy and Spain.

Singapore, South Korea, and Australia are known for their modern infrastructure and high standard of living, making them popular tourist destinations for Indians. Canada, on the other hand, is famous for its natural beauty, with its vast forests and snow-capped mountains.

With the world gradually opening up post the pandemic, more and more countries are expected to ease their visa restrictions and offer visa-on-arrival access to Indian passport holders. This will provide a much-needed boost to the Indian tourism industry and give Indian travellers the opportunity to explore new and exciting destinations around the world. The Henley Passport Index, Indian citizens can avail of visa-on-arrival facilities in as many as 59 countries across the world. In 2023, India ranks at the 59th spot on the list.

So, if you’re an Indian passport holder looking to travel abroad, be sure to check out the list of countries offering visa-on-arrival access. It’s a great way to make your travel experience more convenient and stress-free while exploring the world and discovering new cultures.

Countries in Oceania with visa-on-arrival for Indians

• Cook Islands
• Fiji
• Marshall Islands 
• Micronesia
• Niue
• Palau Islands *
• Samoa *
• Tuvalu *
• Vanuatu

Middle eastern countries offering visa-free trips to Indians

• Iran *
• Jordan *
• Oman
• Qatar

Visa on arrival for Indians in Europe and Caribbean 

• Albania
• Barbados
• British Virgin Islands
• Dominica
• Grenada
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Montserrat
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• St. Lucia *
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago

Travel visa-free in these Asian countries

• Bhutan
• Cambodia *
• Indonesia
• Laos *
• Macao (SAR China)
• Maldives *
• Myanmar *
• Nepal
• Sri Lanka *
• Thailand *
• Timor-Leste *

American countries where Indians can travel without hassle

• Bolivia *
• El Salvador

Countries in Africa offering visa-on-arrival for Indians

• Botswana *
• Burundi *
• Cape Verde Islands *
• Comoro Islands *
• Ethiopia *
• Gabon *
• Guinea-Bissau *
• Madagascar *
• Mauritania *
• Mauritius
• Mozambique *
• Rwanda *
• Senegal
• Seychelles *
• Sierra Leone *
• Somalia *
• Tanzania *
• Togo *
• Tunisia
• Uganda *
• Zimbabwe *

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