Indian Travellers Can Enjoy Visa-Free Stays of Up to 180 Days Across 25 Destinations.
Dubai: Indian passport holders can currently travel to 25 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance, while another 40 countries provide visa-on-arrival facilities, according to the latest September 2026 Passport Reports ranking.
India’s passport is ranked 132nd globally, with a Mobility Score of 70. The score reflects the number of destinations Indian travellers can access without a prior visa, through a visa on arrival, or with an electronic travel authorisation (eTA).
UAE passport leads global rankings
The UAE passport continues to hold the top position globally, with a Mobility Score of 182, reinforcing its status as the world’s most powerful passport for international travel access.
UAE passport holders can travel to 128 destinations without a visa, while 44 countries provide visas on arrival and another 10 allow entry through an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Only 16 destinations require Emirati travellers to obtain a visa before departure.
Singapore holds second place in the global ranking with a Mobility Score of 175. Spain and Malaysia share the next position with scores of 174 each, while Luxembourg follows with a Mobility Score of 173.
The ranking assesses the strength of a passport based on the number of destinations its holders can access visa-free, obtain a visa on arrival, or enter through simplified arrangements such as an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). However, entry conditions and the permitted length of stay differ depending on the destination.
How strong is the Indian passport?
India ranks 132nd globally in the September 2026 Passport Reports ranking, with a Mobility Score of 70.
Indian passport holders can travel to 25 destinations without a visa, while 40 destinations offer visa-on-arrival facilities. Another five destinations can be accessed using an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Meanwhile, travellers must obtain a visa in advance to visit 128 destinations.
Travel regulations, permitted lengths of stay and documentation requirements are subject to change. Indian travellers are therefore advised to check the latest entry requirements with the relevant immigration authorities or official government sources before departure.
Where can Indians travel visa-free?
Indian passport holders currently have visa-free access to destinations across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
The permitted length of stay varies by destination, ranging from as little as 14 days to as long as 180 days.
Visa-free destinations include:
- Angola: Up to 30 days
- Barbados: Up to 90 days
- Bhutan: Up to 14 days
- Dominica: Up to 180 days
- Fiji: Up to 120 days
- Gambia: Up to 90 days
- Grenada: Up to 90 days
- Haiti: Up to 90 days
- Kazakhstan: Up to 14 days
- Kiribati: Up to 90 days
- Macao: Up to 30 days
- Malaysia: Up to 90 days, with a Digital Arrival Card
- Maldives: Up to 90 days
- Mauritius: Up to 90 days
- Micronesia: Up to 30 days
- Nepal: Visa-free
- Palestinian Territories: Visa-free
- Philippines: Up to 14 days
- Rwanda: Up to 30 days
- Senegal: Up to 90 days
- St Vincent and the Grenadines: Up to 90 days
- Thailand: Up to 60 days, with an arrival card
- Trinidad and Tobago: Up to 90 days
- Vanuatu: Up to 120 days
40 destinations offer visa on arrival
Indian passport holders can also obtain a visa on arrival in 40 destinations, although entry conditions and the permitted duration of stay vary from one country to another.
Destinations offering this facility include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Madagascar, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nigeria, Palau, Russia, Samoa, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.
Depending on the destination, travellers may be permitted to stay for periods ranging from 15 days to 90 days or longer. For instance, Comoros allows stays of up to 45 days, Saint Lucia permits up to 42 days, while Togo allows stays of up to 15 days.
Several of these destinations also provide an eVisa option, giving Indian travellers an alternative to obtaining their visa upon arrival.
Full list of visa-on-arrival destinations and permitted stays
Indian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at the following destinations. Where available, the maximum permitted stay is listed below:
- Armenia: Up to 120 days
- Azerbaijan: Up to 30 days
- Bolivia: Duration not specified
- Burundi: Up to 30 days
- Cambodia: Up to 30 days
- Comoros: Up to 45 days
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: Up to 7 days
- Djibouti: Up to 90 days
- Equatorial Guinea: Duration not specified
- Ethiopia: Up to 90 days
- Gabon: Up to 90 days
- Guinea: Up to 90 days
- Guinea-Bissau: Up to 90 days
- Indonesia: Up to 30 days
- Jordan: Up to 30 days
- Laos: Up to 30 days
- Madagascar: Up to 90 days
- Marshall Islands: Up to 90 days
- Mauritania: Up to 90 days
- Mongolia: Up to 30 days
- Morocco: Up to 30 days
- Myanmar: Up to 30 days
- Nigeria: Up to 90 days
- Palau: Up to 30 days
- Papua New Guinea: Up to 30 days
- Russia: Up to 30 days
- Saint Lucia: Up to 42 days
- Samoa: Up to 90 days
- Sierra Leone: Up to 30 days
- South Sudan: Up to 90 days
- Suriname: Up to 90 days
- Tanzania: Duration not specified
- Timor-Leste: Up to 30 days
- Togo: Up to 15 days
- Tuvalu: Up to 30 days
- Uganda: Duration not specified
- Ukraine: Duration not specified
- Uzbekistan: Up to 30 days
- Vietnam: Up to 90 days
- Zimbabwe: Up to 90 days
Travel note: These permitted stays are based on the Passport Reports information provided. Visa policies, entry conditions and maximum stays can change, so travellers should always verify the latest requirements with the relevant immigration authorities before departure.
Five destinations offer eTA access
Indian passport holders can travel to another five destinations using an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) or a similar pre-travel registration system:
- Côte d’Ivoire: Up to 90 days, with pre-enrolment
- Kenya: Up to 90 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis: Up to 90 days
- Seychelles: Up to 90 days, with tourist registration
- Sri Lanka: Up to 30 days
128 destinations require a visa in advance
According to the September 2026 Passport Reports ranking, Indian passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to 128 destinations.
These include several major tourism and business destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. However, some countries offer an eVisa facility, allowing Indian travellers to complete the visa application process online before their journey.
Among the destinations listed as requiring Indian passport holders to secure a visa before travelling are countries across Europe, Asia and Africa.
Europe
The European destinations include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Vatican City.
Asia
In Asia, the list includes Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, China, Cyprus, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Africa
African destinations listed as requiring a visa in advance include Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ghana, Guinea, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
North America, Central America and the Caribbean
Destinations in North America, Central America and the Caribbean listed as requiring Indian passport holders to obtain a visa in advance include Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama.
South America
In South America, the list includes Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Oceania and the Pacific
Australia, Fiji, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu are among the destinations in Oceania and the Pacific included in the supplied visa-required list.
Some destinations provide eVisa options
A number of destinations that require prior travel authorisation also provide electronic visa or online application options, potentially allowing Indian travellers to complete some or all of the process digitally before departure.
According to the supplied data, these include destinations such as Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Egypt, Georgia, some of India’s neighbouring countries and the UAE. Travellers should check the relevant government or immigration portal before making travel plans, as eligibility, documentation requirements and visa procedures can change.
