Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens to Travel Abroad 

Indian citizens wanting to travel abroad need to obtain a visa. A visa is a document issued by the country the person wants to travel to. It contains the duration of stay, visa validity, limits and other information. Most countries require the person to obtain a visa and a passport for travel. However, some countries allow visa-free travel. Different types of visas grant specific privileges to the visa holder. Before applying for any visa, the applicant must meet the documentation requirements. These documents verify the profile of the candidate for the visa applied for. Keep reading to learn in detail about the visa requirements for Indian citizens.

Documentation: Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens 

Aside from meeting the eligibility requirements, the applicant must meet the documentation requirements. Presenting the right documents is crucial for obtaining a visa. The following are the visa requirements for Indian citizens: 

1. Passport:A passport with at least 6 months of validity beyond the duration of stay. A valid travel document may be accepted other than a passport may be accepted in some countries. 
2. The visa application form: A visa application form is available on the official website of the country you want to travel to. Applicants must fill out the visa application form and pay the required fees. To fill a visa application form the applicant might need to upload other documents as well. For example, proof of finances for the duration of stay, health insurance, accommodation, etc
3. Visa application fee: As stated before, applicants need to submit a visa application fee. A visa application fee depends on the country you want to visit, and the type of visa you are applying for. Some countries offer priority visa processing. Hence, you need to pay additional fees, if you have opted for the same.
4. Biometrics: Biometric data such as fingerprints may be requested by some countries, The biometric information can be asked either before the arrival or at the immigration checking point. 
5. Visa Interview: Several countries conduct visa interviews for Indians and other nationals. For example, the USA.  If a visa interview is a requirement, the applicant must provide documentary evidence to the consular officer and clear the interview.
6. Invitation letter: In certain countries, an Indian national may be required to present a letter of invitation while applying for a visa. 

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List of Countries with Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

Here is a list of countries that require an Indian citizen to obtain a visa. It must be noted that to obtain a visa, the applicant must meet the visa requirements for Indian citizens.

Countries with Visa
Albania	Andorra	Armenia	Argentina	Australia
Afghanistan	Algeria	Bangladesh	Bahamas	Belarus
Angola	Austria	Barbados	Belgium	Belize
Botswana	Bulgaria	Burkina Faso	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Brazil
Benin	Brunei	Burundi	Chile	Canada
Costa Rica	Cameroon	China	Chad	Cuba
Colombia	Croatia	Cyprus	Republic of the Congo	Czech Republic
The Central African Republic	Djibouti	Dominican Republic	Denmark	Equatorial Guinea
The Democratic Republic of the Congo	Egypt	Estonia	Finland	Eritrea
France	Gambia	Germany	Greece	Guatemala
Guinea	Honduras	Ghana	Hungary	Iceland
Indonesia	Iraq	Israel	Ireland	Iran
Italy	Japan	Kuwait	Kiribati	Kazakhstan
Libya	Latvia	Lithuania	Liechtenstein	Luxembourg
Lebanon	Liberia	Mali	Macedonia	Malawi
Mexico	Sierra Leone	Mongolia	Montenegro	Morocco
Moldova	Monaco	Malta	New Zealand	Nauru
Niger	Nigeria	Nicaragua	North Korea	Norway
Netherlands	Namibia	Oman	Paraguay	Papua New Guinea
San Marino	Poland	Panama	Romania	Saudi Arabia
Pakistan	Philippines	Portugal	Peru	Panama
Russia

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Countries Without Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens 

Several countries permit visa-free travel for Indians. However, Indian citizens do need to provide a passport for entry, The following are the countries that do not have any visa requirements for Indian citizens.

Countries without Visa
Angola	Bhutan	Dominica	Barbados	British Virgin Islands
Cook Islands	El Salvador	Fiji	Grenada	Jamaica
Hong Kong	Haiti	Kazakhstan	Kiribati	Kenya
Iran	Macau	Malaysia	Mauritius	Maldives
Montserrat	Niue	Oman	Senegal	Samoa
Micronesia	Qatar	Nepal	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Seychelles
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Taiwan	Thailand	Vanuatu	Trinidad and Tobago

What are the Entry Requirements of Vsa-Free Countries for Indians?

The countries where there are no visa requirements for Indian citizens have a few entry criteria. You need to fulfil these criteria to get a visa free entry

1. A passport that is valid for a minimum 6 months beyond the duration of stay
2. Round trip flight ticket, and proof of funds to cover your expenses for the duration of your stay
3. Recent passport-size photograph, travel insurance, and a filed-out customs declaration form 

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Travel without a Passport in These Countries 

Most of the countries without a visa requirement for Indian citizens require a passport. However, there are countries that require neither a passport nor a visa. These countries are provided below:

Travel Without a Passport in These Countires
Nepal	Bhutan

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Countries with E-Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens 

Several countries around the world just have e-visa requirements for Indian citizens. An E-visa is just like any other visa issued by an Embassy. The only difference between an e-visa and a normal visa is that the e-visa is issued completely online. Generally, e-visa is only granted for tourism purposes. A total of 35 countries issue E-visas for Indians.

E-Visa Countries
Democratic Republic of the Congo	Ivory Coast	Egypt	Djibouti
Benin	Botswana	Bahamas	Burkina Faso
Gabon	Guinea	Georgia	Kyrgyzstan
Antigua and Barbuda	Kyrgyzstan	Malawi	Lesotho
Morocco	Nigeria	Mozambique	Papua New Guinea
Armenia	South Africa	São Tomé and Príncipe	South Sudan
Togo	Tajikistan	Uzbekistan	Uganda
	Zambia

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Visa on Arrival Countries for Indians 

Several Countries around the world permit visas on arrival for Indians. Visa on arrival means that the Indian citizens will be given a visa of the country after arriving in that particular country. Applicants will have to provide documents and pay the visa fee at the border. A total of 27 countries around the world allow visas on arrival for Indians. They are: 

VOA Countries
Bahrain	Burundi	Bolivia	Cabo Verde	Comoros
Cambodia	Guinea-Bissau	Ethiopia	Jordan	Indonesia
Madagascar	Laos	Mauritania	Marshall Islands	Mongolia
Myanmar	Rwanda	Palau	Somalia	Sierra Leone
Saint Lucia	Sri Lanka	Timor-Leste	Tanzania	Tunisia
Tuvalu	Zimbabwe

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