If travel is always on your mind, here’s good news: more international destinations are now easier for Indians to reach. India has climbed to 80th place in the Henley Passport Index 2026. It shares the spot with Algeria. Indian travellers now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations, opening up more travel options than before.
While it’s not a dramatic leap, it does mark steady progress from 85th place last year. For travellers, that means fewer formalities and a clearer picture of where you can go without applying for a visa in advance.
Below, you’ll find the full list of countries Indian citizens can visit with just their travel document in hand.
Visa-free Destinations for Indian Passport Holders in 2026
- Africa: Angola, Mauritius, Rwanda, Senegal
- Asia: Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand
- Caribbean (North America): Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
- Oceania: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Micronesia, Vanuatu
Stays in visa-free countries can range from a couple of weeks to several months, giving travellers plenty of time to explore or enjoy a longer break without the stress of applications.
Before booking your flights, make sure to confirm entry rules, stay duration, and health requirements through official channels.
Destinations with Visa-on-Arrival and ETA for Indian Passport Holders in 2026
Indian citizens also benefit from a wide selection of Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) and Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) destinations. These allow travellers to secure entry permission either at the airport upon arrival or through a simple online process before departure.
- Africa: Burundi, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Seychelles (ETA), Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
- Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya (ETA), Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (ETA), Qatar, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste
- Caribbean (North America): St. Kitts and Nevis (ETA), St. Lucia
- Oceania: Marshall Islands, Palau Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tuvalu
The Henley Index is ranking passports by how many destinations you can enter without sorting out a visa in advance. In 2026, the very top of the list stays the same, with Singapore in first place, Japan and South Korea in 2nd place, and Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, and Sweden sharing third.
If you’re an Indian expat, here’s some other important news: if you want to renew your travel document in the UAE, you can apply for an e-passports only. Also, the Indian Consulate in Dubai has updated its passport photo rules, so you’ll also need to take new photos that meet ICAO standards. Before you head to your appointment, check the latest photo requirements.
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