Which 56 Countries Can Indians Travel To Visa-Free As Per February 2026 Passport Rankings?

Indians have often expressed their love for international travel. From visiting surreal destinations like Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Bali, Dubai, and Nepal to exploring secluded islands, India has now risen to the 75th position in the global passport rankings, according to the Henley Passport Index 2026. The latest update marks a 10-place jump from its 2025 position, granting Indian citizens access to 56 destinations without a prior visa. Last year, Indian citizens were allowed to visit 55 countries visa-free or with visa on arrival.

The recent addition of The Gambia, a small West African nation, has brought the total to 56 culturally rich international destinations where Indian passport holders can travel either visa-free or with visa on arrival. Meanwhile, India has also lost access to Iran and Bolivia. Based on 20 years of historical data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the list of countries accessible to Indian citizens without a prior visa is divided into three categories:

• Visa-free entry 
• Visa on arrival
• E-visa

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Countries Accessible To Indians Without A Prior Visa In 2026

Indian passport holders can travel to several destinations around the world without applying for a visa in advance. Depending on the country, entry may be visa-free, visa on arrival, or granted through a quick online ETA. Here's a simplified breakdown:

1. Visa-Free Destinations

Travellers can enter these countries with just a valid passport for a specified stay - perfect for spontaneous or last-minute trips.

• Asia: Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Nepal
• Africa: Angola, Mauritius, Rwanda, Senegal
• Caribbean: Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
• Oceania: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Micronesia, Niue, Vanuatu
• Middle East: Qatar

2. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

These countries allow entry through a simple online pre-approval, usually processed within hours.

• Kenya, Seychelles, St. Kitts and Nevis

3. Visa On Arrival

These destinations allow travellers to obtain a visa at the airport or border, making travel simpler and more flexible.

• Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste
• Africa: Burundi, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, The Gambia, Zimbabwe
• Oceania: Marshall Islands, Palau Islands, Samoa, Tuvalu
• Middle East: Jordan
• Caribbean: St. Lucia

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