As travel rebounds across the globe, Indian passport holders are finding it easier than ever to explore new corners of the world. Once limited by lengthy visa processes and uncertain approvals, Indian travellers can now enjoy greater mobility and spontaneity. Due to growing global collaboration and India’s expanding international influence, 2025 signals a significant change. Indian citizens now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 58 countries, spanning Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. Whether it’s nature, history, adventure or business, there’s much more within reach.
From Limited Access To Global Openings: Indian Passport Ranking
According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, India is now ranked 81st globally in terms of passport strength. This ranking reflects visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 58 countries. In the past, Indian tourists favoured destinations with easier visa rules. Thailand was a favourite for budget holidays, Dubai for business and shopping, and Singapore for its urban appeal. The paperwork for Schengen visas or trips to the UK and US often deters spontaneous travel. As a result, short breaks to Southeast Asia or the Indian Ocean became the go-to option.
The latest update on visa-free countries opens doors for Indian travellers across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the Pacific Islands. Whether you wish to explore ancient temples in Cambodia and go for a wildlife safari in Kenya, or enjoy laid-back island life in Barbados or Trinidad and visit cultural gems like Samoa and Tuvalu, the hassle of visa applications is a thing of the past.
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Full List Of Countries Offering Visa-Free Or Visa-On-Arrival Access
Asia & Middle East:
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Macao (SAR of China)
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Qatar
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
Africa:
- Angola
- Burundi
- Cape Verde Islands
- Comoro Islands
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Tanzania
- Zimbabwe
Caribbean:
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Montserrat
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad
- Tobago
Oceania & Pacific Islands
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Niue
- Palau Islands
- Samoa
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
South America:
- Bolivia
This growing list of visa-free countries marks a new era for Indian travellers—less paperwork, more passport power, and countless new journeys to begin.
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