The visa on arrival option is ideal for tourists who want to explore distant areas without the trouble of applying for a standard visa through a Visa Application Center (VAC) or Embassy/Consulate. For Indians, Visa on Arrival is available in 32 countries throughout the world.
What exactly is a Visa on Arrival?
If you are qualified for a visa on arrival, there is no need for you to physically visit a Visa Application Center (VAC) or Embassy/Consulate before flying to your destination. Simply complete an online visa application form, pay the visiting visa charge, and print your visa approval.
When you arrive in your destination country, you must display the approval printout as well as your valid passport at the immigration counter at the port of entry. Your passport will be stamped with the visa sticker when it has been verified.
How many countries do Indians have visa-free access to?
According to the 2022 Henley Passport Index, Indians can travel to 59 countries without a visa. Some of these nations do not require visas for Indian travellers. Others provide visa-on-arrival services to Indians.
In this section, we will look at the numerous nations throughout the world that provide Indian people the option of obtaining a visa on arrival.
How many nations offer Indian visas on arrival?
Regionally, the countries that provide Visa on Arrival to Indians are as follows.
| Region | Country |
| In Asia | · Cambodia
· Laos · Maldives · Myanmar · Sri Lanka · Thailand · Timor Leste |
| In the Middle East | · Iran
· Jordan |
| In Americas | Bolivia |
| In Oceania | · Marshall Islands
· Palau Islands · Vanuatu |
| In the Caribbean | · St. Lucia
· Grenada |
| In Africa | · Botswana
· Ethiopia · Cape Verde Islands · Comoros Islands · Gabon · Guinea-Bissau · Madagascar · Mauritania · Mozambique · Rwanda · Sierra Leone · Somalia · Tanzania · Togo · Uganda · Zimbabwe · Tunisia |
Let us look at the different nations and their conditions for granting Indians a Visa on Arrival.
Bolivia
When visiting Bolivia as a tourist, Indian people can obtain a 30-day visa on arrival. However, obtaining a previous Bolivia tourist visa is advised.
Bolivia’s top tourist destinations are La Paz, Potosi, Oruro, Sorata, and Lake Titicaca.
Botswana
Indian nationals can get a visa on arrival. A Botswana tourist visa is for those who intend to visit Botswana for vacation, sightseeing, recreational, or social activities, or for other short-term non-work objectives. The primary reason for applying for a Botswana tourist visa must be tourism. The VOA might be for a single entry or many entries over a three-month period.
The price is INR 6,290. (single entry)
Botswana tourist destinations include Gabane, Kasane, Kang, Suwati, and Goborone.
Cambodia
Indian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Cambodia. You may also apply for an e-visa to travel to Cambodia for tourism from India. There is also an offline application method for a Cambodian tourist visa.
Visit Koh Ker, Phnom Penh, Mondulkiri, Poipet, and Kep in Cambodia.
Ethiopia
Ethiopian visas on arrival are available to Indian nationals.
Visit Adigrat, Danakil Depression, Gheralta, Jinka, and Harar in Ethiopia.
Islands of Cape Verde
Indian citizens will need a tourist visa to visit the Cape Verde islands. When visiting the Cape Verde Islands on vacation, you have two alternatives for making your stay legal and legitimate. Apply for an e-visa online or acquire your visa at the airport when you arrive in Cape Verde.
International visitors can obtain a visa on arrival in the Cape Verde Islands at any of the three international airports: Sao Vicente International Airport, Santiago International Airport, or Sal International Airport.
Visit Fogo, Praia, Mindelo, Tarrafal, and Porto Novo in the Cape Verde Islands.
The Comoros Islands
In general, a foreign individual visiting the Comoros Islands for tourism does not need to apply for a visa in advance. A 45-day visa can be obtained upon arrival in the country if the person has all acceptable travel documentation.
Mayotte, Mamoudzou, Moroni, Anjouan, and Fomboni are among the Comoros Islands’ must-see destinations.
Gabon
Gabon has an electronic visa option known as the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation of Gabon). Keep in mind that no fees need to be paid online. After receiving your e-visa sticker, you must pay the visa price in Gabon.
- Gabon e-visas are available.
- Single entrance for one to three months, EUR70.
- EUR185 for six months with several submissions.
- Gabon e-visas are currently only valid for air travel at Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville.
Visit Libreville, Pongara, Franceville, Point Denis, and Lastoursville in Gabon.
Guinea-Bissau
For Indian nationals visiting the country for the first time, a visa on arrival is available for a maximum stay of 90 days in Guinea-Bissau.
Visit the Presidential Palace, Kanaga Africa Tours, Mercado Central, Bissau Main Market, and Mesquita Bissau in Guinea-Bissau.
Iran
Indian travellers can obtain a tourist visa on arrival in Iran at the following airports.
- Tabriz,
- Shiraz,
- Mashhad,
- Mehrabad, as well as
The airport is named after Imam Khomeini.
All relevant documentation must be brought, and an Iran visa on arrival must be obtained at an Iranian airport that offers the service.
The cost of a passport is INR 6,500.
Tehran, Dizin, Persepolis, Yazd, and Kerman are among the places to visit in Iran.
Jordan
Indian people can obtain a Jordan tourist visa upon arrival. Before flying to Jordan, an online application form must be completed. Following the completion and submission of the form, an email with a confirmation number will be delivered. This code must be submitted at the check-in counter at the airport of departure.
JOD 40 is the cost.
Jordan’s top tourist destinations are Petra, Amman, Jerash, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba.
Laos
An Indian national can apply for a visa on arrival.
The Laos eVisa is accessible for 162 countries, including India. The Laos eVisa allows people to enter the country from any of the five ports of entry –
- International Airport of Pakse,
- Wattay International Airport, Thailand
- I, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge
- Lao Thai Friendship Bridge II, as well as
- Airport Luang Prabang International.
Laos tourist attractions include Huay Xai, Udomxai, Champasak, Thakhek, and Paksong.
Madagascar
Every foreign individual, regardless of country, who desires to enter Madagascar will need a visa. Indian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Visit Nosy Boraha, Antananarivo, the Avenue of the Baobabs, Ranomafana National Park, and Ambohimanga in Madagascar.
Maldives
All nations are eligible for a tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives. As a result, a foreign national visiting the Maldives for tourism will not need to apply for a visa in advance. However, the fundamental entrance criteria must be satisfied in order to obtain immigration clearance upon arrival.
Male, Maafushi, Utheemu, Feydhoo, and Fuvahmulah are among the Maldives’ must-see destinations.
Mariana Islands
For Indians visiting the Marshall Islands for tourism purposes, the Visa On Arrival (VOA) option is available.
Visit Eneko, Majuro, Ebeye, Jabor, and Wotje in the Marshall Islands.
Mauritania
Indian people are not needed to get a visa before visiting Mauritania for tourism purposes. Indians can obtain a Mauritania visa on arrival at the Nouakchott International Airport, providing they have the necessary travel documents. Visas on arrival in Mauritania are valid for a single entrance and a stay of up to 30 days.
Visit Tichit, Kiffa, Terjit, Atar, and Chinguetti in Mauritania.
Mozambique
Before coming to Mozambique as a tourist, Indian people can apply online for their Mozambique eVisa, or electronic tourist visa. To be admitted, you must provide your Indian passport along with a printout of the approved Mozambique visa.
A foreign individual, regardless of country, must get an entrance visa prior to arrival, that is, before going to Mozambique for tourism purposes.
Fees for Mozambique tourist visas –
- USD 160 for a single entry visa valid for up to 30 days within a 60-day period.
- Multiple entry visa: USD 180, valid for up to 30 days during a 60-day period.
- Multiple Entry Visa: USD 210, valid for up to 30 days during a 90-day period.
A single entry visa allows for a stay of one day to one month and is renewable in Mozambique as long as the visa is still valid at the time of request. The maximum duration of stay per entry with a multiple entry visa is 30 days.
Tourist visas to Mozambique must be used within two months of the day the visa is issued.
Visit Lukela, Vilankulo, Maputo, Pemba, and Xai-Xai in Mozambique.
Myanmar
Cambodia, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, and the Philippines are among the nations that do not require a visa to visit Myanmar. For travel to Myanmar, an Indian national must get a Myanmar Tourist eVisa. A maximum stay of 28 days is permitted with a validity period of 90 days from the date of issuance. Only one entry is permitted.
Myanmar tourist e-visas are only valid for the following countries:
- Mandalay International Airport, Myanmar
- International Airport of Yangon,
- Checkpoint at the Tachileik Land Border,
- International Airport of Nay Pyi Taw,
- Kawthaung Land Border Checkpoint, as well as
- Checkpoint at the Myawaddy Land Border.
A visa on arrival is required to enter Myanmar via a seaport. Myanmar e-visas do not allow entrance into seaports.
Mount Popa, Kalaw, Dukkanthein, Snake Pagoda, and Nanpaya are among the places to visit in Myanmar.
The Palau Islands
Indian nationals are eligible for a visa on arrival in the Palau Islands, with a maximum stay of 30 days. VOA costs in Palau are USD 50. The VOA can be extended twice at a charge of USD 50 each extension. An extension must be sought at least one week before the current Palau Islands tourist visa on arrival expires.
White Beach, Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge, Airai Bai, Kaigun Sho, and Thousand Man Cave are among the places to visit in the Palau Islands.
Rwanda
According to Rwanda’s new visa policy, Indian nationals can get a Rwanda tourist visa upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and all land crossings. There are no visa costs to pay for a 30-day stay. Visitors who want to visit Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda all at the same time can apply for the East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV) online. The EATV costs USD 100 and is valid for 90 days with multiple entries.
Kigali, Kibuye, Gisenyi, Kibungo, and Gishwati Forest National Park are among the places to visit in Rwanda.
Sierra Leone (SL)
Indian nationals coming to Sierra Leone for tourism can obtain a landing visa, often known as a visa on arrival. All visitors to Sierra Leone must have a valid travel document or passport. Sierra Leone visas on arrival are valid for entrance at any time throughout the three-month period, with stays of up to one month. After the first entrance, an extension may be requested from within the nation.
Sierra Leone tourist attractions include Freetown, Tokeh, Bo Town, and Banana Island.
Somalia
Indian nationals travelling to Somalia for tourism can obtain a visa on arrival. Online applications for Somalia tourist visas are accepted.
Mogadishu, Berbera, Kismayo, Laascaanood, and Garowe are among the places to visit in Somalia.
Lanka
Most foreign citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. By applying online, you may pre-register for the Sri Lanka VOA. Sri Lanka also provides E-Travel Authorization (ETA). The ETA for Tourist Purposes allows you to enter Sri Lanka twice in a thirty-day period.
Visit Ella, Mirissa, Galle, Bentota, and Midigama in Sri Lanka.
Saint Lucia
For an Indian person planning to visit St. Lucia as a tourist, a visa at the port of entry, commonly known as a visa on arrival, is available. The St. Lucia tourist visa application price is XCD 125.00 for a single entrance within three months, and XCD 190.00 for repeated entries within a year. The currency symbol XCD stands for East Caribbean Dollar.
St. Lucia attractions include Derek Walcott Square, Castries Market, Pitons, The Pitons, and Marigot Bay.
Tanzania
Because India is not on the list of countries whose citizens do not need a visa to visit Tanzania, an Indian person going as a tourist will need to apply for a Tanzania e-visa at the Immigration Services Website (www.immigration.go.tz) and acquire their visa on arrival in Tanzania.
The Tanzania tourist visa, valid for 90 days and allowing single entrance, is provided to foreign citizens for the purposes of leisure, tourism, visit, medical treatment, holidaying, attending a conference, family visit, or humanitarian and charitable activities.
Tanzania’s top tourist destinations are Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Kasulu, Moshi, and Zanzibar.
Thailand
The Kingdom of Thailand allows visa-free entrance to passport holders from 18 countries, including India, and one special economic zone, Taiwan. THB 2,000 is the cost of the Thailand VOA. Thai Bhat is abbreviated as THB.
- The Thailand visa on arrival is only valid for 15 days, after which you must leave the country. Thailand’s visa on arrival is non-extendable.
- Thailand vacation destinations include Krabi, Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Lipe, and Trang.
- Timor-Leste (Timor-Leste)
- Indian nationals may be able to obtain a single entry visa on arrival for Timor-Leste, enabling them to remain for a maximum of 30 days. The Timor-Leste tourist visa may be renewed for an additional 30 days. Multiple admissions are permitted for visitors to Oecussi, a region of the nation located within Indonesia.
The Timor-Leste tourist visa is obtained and issued at the port of entry, depending on the payment of the visa fee and the presentation of a full arrival card and an appropriate travel document. Timor-Leste tourist visas cost USD 30. A similar expansion will be worth USD40.
Dili, Baucau, Maubisse, Marobo, and Same are among the places to visit in Timor Leste.
Togo
Indians are eligible for a visa on arrival in Togo. However, because visas issued on arrival in Togo normally have a 7-day restriction, it is suggested that you get a visa before travelling to Togo as a tourist.
To enter Togo, non-ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) countries will need a Togo visa and a valid passport. Tourists who desire to visit Togo need apply for a visa before arriving to the nation. Entry visas to Togo are valid for up to 90 days. At an extra expense, an Express Togo visa service with one-day processing is also available.
Togo attractions include Lome, Agbodrafo, Aneho, Sokode, and Koutammakou.
Uganda
Visa on arrival is available for Uganda. Visitors can also get a Ugandan eVisa by completing an online application.
Any foreign national visiting Uganda for vacation, business, study, visit, tourism, or medical treatment must apply for and acquire a Uganda visa online.
If the visa application is granted, an acceptance letter in the form of an email attachment will be issued to the applicant. The same will be required for entry into Uganda once downloaded.
The cost of a Uganda Ordinary/Tourist visa is USD 50. You can also visit Uganda using an East Africa Tourist Visa, which is valid for visits to Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda.
Visit Gulu, Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, and Lugazi in Uganda.
Zimbabwe
According to the Zimbabwe visa rule, India is in Category B, which means that its citizens do not need to apply for a Zimbabwe tourist visa before visiting the country, but must receive one upon arrival. The Zimbabwe e-visa may be simply applied for online at the official Government of Zimbabwe e-visa website.
An e-visa for Zimbabwe allows foreigners to apply for their Zimbabwe Visa Online and receive it in an average of seven days. An applicant who pays upon arrival at the point of entry may be granted a visa on arrival. The Zimbabwe e-visa is valid for three months after it is issued.
Tanzania’s top tourist destinations are Mutare, Harare, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, and Masvingo.
Grenada
When visiting Grenada, visitors from most countries may be able to obtain a visa on arrival – that is, a visa at the Port of Entry. This will be effective for three months. A valid passport as well as a return ticket are required.
Visit Morne Rouge, Concord Falls, Carenage, Sunnyside Garden, and Quarantine Point in Grenada.
Vanuatu
India is one of the nations free from the necessity to get a previous visa to enter Vanuatu for tourism purposes. Nationals of any of the exempted countries can acquire a visitor visa on arrival if they fulfil the Vanuatu visitor visa requirements.
Vanuatu attractions include Efate, Mele Cascades, Pentecost, Millennium Cave, and Epi.
Tunisia
Indian nationals can apply for a visa on arrival to enter the country.
Tunisia’s tourist attractions include Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Bulla Regia, Djerba, and Hammamet.
In conclusion
Keep in mind that, while you can visit any of the 32 countries listed above and obtain a visa on arrival for Indians at the port of entry, it is preferable to apply for and obtain a tourist visa ahead of time.
Other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many countries may I visit without a visa from India?
Indians can visit 59 countries across the world without a visa. For Indians, 32 nations grant visas on arrival.
2. Why do I require a visa?
A visa is an official document that permits the holder to lawfully enter a foreign country and stay for a set period of time. A visa may be fastened or stamped directly onto the individual’s passport, or it may be connected digitally in some situations.
3. Why do certain nations provide visas on arrival?
With the goal of easing tourism and streamlining the application procedure, several nations provide visa on arrival, which allows you to go to the country and obtain a visa at any of the specified ports of entry.
4. What is the distinction between visa-free and visa-on-arrival entry?
- Entry without a visa
- As a tourist, no visa is required.
- A valid passport is required for identification purposes.
- Arrival visas
- A visa on arrival remains a visa.
The key distinction between a normal visa and a VOA is when to apply.
If a country offers VOA for your nationality, you can enter without a visa and apply for it at the airport terminal.
5. Can Indians obtain a guaranteed visa on arrival?
Like any other visa application, a visa on arrival might be refused. Make certain that you –
6. Are you aware of the procedure?
Are completely prepared, have downloaded the application form and relevant instructions ahead of time, and have all needed papers with you before boarding the plane.
7. What are the visa requirements for arrival?
While several nations provide Visa on Arrival, the conditions differ from country to country. Also, be certain that your nation is on the official list of countries eligible for VOA. Not all countries qualify.
8. What exactly is Oceania?
Oceania refers to the Pacific Ocean’s 10,000+ islands, excluding the Japan archipelago, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Aleutian, Kuril, and Ryukyu islands.
Oceania has traditionally been separated into –
- Polynesia,
- Micronesia,
- Melanesia
- Australasia is all part of the Pacific Ocean.
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