List Of Countries Offering e-Visa To Indian Citizens

Travelling to different countries is a dream come true for many. While some may travel for work, others may travel for leisure. In either of these scenarios, apart from your passport, another essential document for international travellers is a visa.

Obtaining a visa can often become a daunting task. However, now with the introduction of the e-Visa, the process has become much simpler. In this article, let’s take a look at 36 countries that offer an e-Visa to Indian nationals.

An Electronic Visa, also known as an e-Visa is a type of visa that can be obtained online via the official government website of the destination country or through an authorised visa service provider. The traditional visa process requires you to submit a paper application form, supporting documents, and a copy of your passport to the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

However, with the e-Visa facility, you can now fill in the application form, submit all the required documents online and even pay your e-Visa fee online using digital payment methods. Once your application is approved, you can then get an electronic version of your visa sent to your email address. This document can be printed and presented at the border control upon arrival in your destination country.

E-Visas are becoming increasingly popular among international travellers across the globe. This is because the e-Visa facility makes it a quick, easy, and convenient way to obtain a travel visa without having to visit the embassy or consulate in person. However, not all countries offer e-Visas to every country out there.

Currently, India offers e-Visas to 165 countries across the world. However, Indian nationals can get e-Visas from 36 countries. Here’s a list of all the 36 countries that offer the e-Visa facility to Indian passport holders:

1. Armenia

2. Azerbaijan

3. Bahrain

4. Barbados

5. Benin

6. Cambodia

7. Colombia

8. Cote D'Ivoire

9. Djibouti

10. Ethiopia

11. Georgia

12. Guinea

13. Kazakhstan

14. Kenya

15. Kyrgyzstan Republic

16. Lesotho

17. Malaysia

18. Moldova

19. Myanmar

20. New Zealand

21. Papua New Guinea

22. Russian Federation (Specific areas of Far Eastern Federal District, Kaliningrad, Leningrad regions and St. Petersburg regions of the Russian Federation)

23. Saint Lucia

24. Saint Vincent and Grenadines

25. Singapore

26. South Korea

27. Sri Lanka

28. Suriname

29. Taiwan

30. Tajikistan

31. Tanzania

32. Thailand

33. Uganda

34. Uzbekistan

35. Vietnam

36. Zambia

While all these countries offer e-Visa facilities to Indian passport holders, the procedure to obtain an e-Visa, the wait time for your application to be processed and approved, the e-Visa fees to be paid, and several other factors vary from country to country. 

While some offer a stay of upto 14 days, some offer 21 days or even 30 days, depending on the destination country’s policies. Some of these countries also offer a visa-on-arrival facility to Indian passport holders.

Hence, it is always advised to thoroughly go through the official website of the country you are planning to visit to get a clearer picture of your e-visa process.

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For obtaining an e-Visa, you’ll be asked to submit a bunch of documents on the destination country’s online portal. However, this list of documents might differ depending on the country you choose to travel to. Moreover, after the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have started to ask for a negative RT-PCR test or vaccination certificate. While several countries have let go of the norm, some might still ask you to carry it.

However, generally speaking, there are some documents and information you’ll be required to submit irrespective of your destination country. Here are some requirements to obtain an e-visa for Indian nationals:

• Eligibility - You can apply for an e-Visa only if your Indian passport is eligible for an e-Visa in that specific country. Some countries might have additional eligibility criteria as well, check those on the website.

• Valid Passport - Make sure you have a passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the date of arrival in the foreign country.

• Digital Photograph - Have a digital passport-style photograph in hand that meets the destination country’s specific requirements, if any.

• Personal & Travel Information - Keep your personal and travel information ready before you start applying for your e-Visa.

• Online Application - Fill in the online e-Visa application form with accurate details.

• Supporting Documents - Submit all the necessary personal and travel documents such as a passport copy, proof of travel arrangements, proof of accommodation, a return ticket, etc.

• Digital Payment - Keep a credit/debit card handy to make your e-Visa fee payment online.

Some countries may require additional information or documents such as proof of sufficient funds, proof of employment or student status, a letter of invitation from a host in the country, etc. Hence, it is always suggested to Indian nationals to check the website of the embassy or consulate of the destination country for more information on e-visa requirements and application procedures.

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Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the Ministry of External Affairs, the Government of India. BQ Prime will not be held responsible for its accuracy. Indian nationals who wish to travel abroad are advised to cross-check such information either via the official website or by visiting the physical office of the Foreign Embassy/Consulate in India.