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If you are also dreaming of moving abroad, then now they can turn into reality. In the year 2025, the strength of Indian passport has increased even further. According to Henley Passport Index 2025, Indian passport holders can now travel in 59 countries with a visa or visa-on-arrow facility.
This year, India’s ranking has increased from 85th place to 77th position, which is being considered a big jump. This means that it has become easier for Indian citizens to travel to more countries now. Many popular countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Maldives, Mauritius are now giving visa-free entry to Indian citizens. At the same time, visa-on-arrow facilities are being available in countries like Sri Lanka, Qatar and Myanmar. That is, now you do not have to go through a long visa process.
Visa-Free and Visa-on-Around: What is the difference?
Before planning a foreign trip, it is important to understand the difference between these two:
Visa-Free Country: Indian passport holders do not need to take a visa in advance to visit these countries. You can go there by booking a flight directly. However, every country has its own rules such as how long they can stay or for what purposes.
Visa-on-Around: This means that you can take a visa after landing at the airport where you are going. For this, filling a form at the visa counter there, giving necessary documents and paying the prescribed fees.
Indians can now travel in these 59 countries
The complete list of countries providing visa-free or visa-on-arrow facility for Indian passport holders is as follows:
Visa-Free Country (Total 30):
Angola, Barbados, Bhutan, British Virgin Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Granada, Haiti, Iran, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Macao, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montarat, Nepal, Nauu, Philippines, Rawanda, Sant Kits, Rawanda, Sant Kits, Rawanda, Nevis, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu
Visa-on-Around Country (Total 27):
31. Bolivia
32. Burundi
33. Cambodia
34. Cape Verde Islands
35.Como Islands
36. Djid
37. Ethiopia
38. Guinea-Bissau
39. Indonesia
40. Jordan
41. Laos
42. Maldives
43. Marshal Islands
44. Mongolia
45. Mozambic
46. Myanmar
47. Namibia
48. Palau Islands
49. Qatar
50. Samoa
51. Sierra Leone
52. Somalia
53. Sri Lanka
54. St. Lucia
55. Tanzania
56. Timor-Less
57. Tuvalu
Countries with Electronic Travel Authority (2):
58. Zimbabwe
59. Seychelles (ETA is a digital permit that is found online before the journey.)
Important information before traveling
Every country has its own rules, such as stopping time limit, necessary documents or entry conditions. Therefore, before planning the journey, take complete information from the official website or embassy of the concerned country.
