Good news for India passport holders! Indians can now travel to nearly 59 countries without a visa in 2025. As per global passport reports, Indians can enter these countries without obtaining a visa in advance, either because those destinations offer visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, or an electronic travel authorisation (eTA), all issued fast. Henley Passport Index (mid-2025 updates) puts India’s visa-free/visa-on-arrival/eTA access in the high 50s. In 2025, Indian passport holders have gained more global mobility which is positive news for the country. India’s Global Passport RankingAccording to the latest Henley Passport Index, India has gone up to the 77th position, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations. It is a significant improvement from previous years. Famous visa-free or visa-on-arrival countriesIn 2025, some of the prominent countries and territories with Indian travellers include Thailand (often visa-exempt for short stays), Maldives, Indonesia, Nepal and Bhutan, and many island nations in the Indian Ocean and Caribbean. Some of these nations permit short tourist stays without an advance visa. But length of permitted stay and permitted activities (tourism vs business or work) differ from person to person, so it is necessary to check individual rules.Countries Indian passport holders can visitVisa-Free Countries
1. Angola 2. Barbados3. Bhutan4. British Virgin Islands5. Cook Islands6. Dominica7. Fiji8. Grenada9. Haiti10. Iran11. Jamaica12. Kazakhstan13. Kenya14. Kiribati15. Macao16. Madagascar17. Malaysia18. Mauritius19. Micronesia20. Montserrat 21. Nepal22. Niue23. Philippines24. Rwanda25. Senegal 26. St. Kitts and Nevis27. St. Vincent and the Grenadines28. Thailand 29. Trinidad and Tobago30. Vanuatu Visa-On-Arrival needed
31. Bolivia32. Burundi33. Cambodia34. Cape Verde Islands35. Comro Islands36. Djibouti37. Ethiopia38. Guinea-Bissau39. Indonesia40. Jordan41. Laos42. Maldives43. Marshall Islands44. Mongolia45. Mozambique 46. Myanmar47. Namibia48. Palau Islands49. Qatar50. Samoa51. Sierra Leone52. Somalia53. Sri Lanka54. St. Lucia55. Tanzania56. Timor-Leste57. Tuvalu58. Zimbabwee-Visa
59. SeychellesDifference between Visa-Free, Visa-on-Arrival, and eTAVisa-Free: No visa needed; entry allowed upon arrival.Visa-on-Arrival: Visa issued at the port of entry; may require supporting documents and fees.eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization): Online application required before travel; approval granted electronically.Impact in Indian travellers
The expansion means Indian travellers have now more travel flexibility and opportunities for tourism. But it is important to stay informed about the latest advisories and entry requirements as the policies keep changing. Consult only the official websites.