List of 59 countries where Indians can travel visa-free; check the 2 NEW destinations here

THE Indian passport has strengthened its position globally, jumping eight spots to rank 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025.

While Indian passport holders now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations, the climb is notable, especially after a five-rank drop last year.

The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 countries based on the number of destinations their citizens can travel to without a prior visa. Despite adding only two new destinations to its visa-free tally, India’s upward move signals improving global mobility.

Where can Indians travel Visa-Free or with Visa-on-Arrival?

Among the most popular countries that do not require a visa for Indian travellers:

• Malaysia

• Indonesia

• Maldives

• Thailand

Several others offer a visa-on-arrival (VOA):

• Sri Lanka

• Macau

• Myanmar

Two new countries added to the visa-free travel list are the Philippines and Sri Lanka.

According to the full list, Indian passport holders currently enjoy visa-free or VOA access to 59 destinations, including:

St. Vincent and the Grenadines
St. Lucia
St. Kitts and Nevis
Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka
Vanuatu
Somalia
Sierra Leone
Seychelles
Senegal
Tuvalu
Samoa
Trinidad and Tobago
Qatar
Timor-Leste
Rwanda
Tanzania
Thailand
Philippines
Madagascar
Haiti
Macao (SAR China)
Dominica
Guinea-Bissau
Djibouti
Grenada
Cook Islands
Laos
Kiribati
Kenya
Kazakhstan
Comoro Islands
Jordan
Fiji
Jamaica
Cape Verde Islands
Ethiopia
Cambodia
Iran
Indonesia
Burundi
Angola
Barbados
Bhutan
Bolivia
British Virgin Islands
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Micronesia
Mongolia
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Niue
Palau Islands

Asia leads the way in global mobility

*While India is slowly improving, Asian countries dominate the top ranks on the Henley Index:

*Singapore holds the top position with visa-free access to 193 destinations.

*Japan and South Korea follow with access to 190 destinations.

*European passports from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and others rank third with entry to 189 destinations.

*At the bottom of the list is Afghanistan, with visa-free access to only 25 destinations.

Interestingly, China has seen a sharp rise over the years — from 94th in 2015 to 60th in 2025 — though it still lacks access to Europe’s Schengen region.

What does this mean for Indian travellers

India’s rise in the global passport index may be modest, but it reflects growing diplomatic reach and international cooperation. As more countries open their borders to Indian travellers without stringent visa policies, global access continues to expand, albeit slowly.