Indians are travelling the world like never before. Statistics show that Indians travelling abroad for vacation & leisure has nearly tripled in the last 5 years alone. This travel website or section is to help people from Mumbai & citizens of India to understand more of this planet or earth. You will find helpful information on this site to enable you to make better choices for your next vacation.
This travel & tourism website is being maintained by Mr. Savio DSilva himself and therefore it will not be updated as often as we would like due to his busy schedule.
SDC will also be adding valuable articles & resources about travelling in India itself. Let's face it, India is the most beautiful country on the face of this earth. India has ample greenery, plenty of lakes, rivers & seas, beautiful mountains with snow capped peaks, hill stations & valleys that are the envy of Switzerland even, wonderfully clean beaches of Goa & the entire Konkan belt. And, of course who can forget God's Own State - Kerala.
India should be coined as God's Own Country and we at SDC are extremely proud that today Indians have the resources to travel & tour the entire world. The only negative part of all this is that there are still over 200 countries in this world that do not treat Indians as distinguished citizens of this world as they do not give us a Visa on Arrival and make us go through so much trouble just to grant us a Tourist Visa. I would urge fellow indians to consider banning tours & travel to such countries as they do not treat Indians with respect.
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List of Countries that Issue a Visa easily to Indians Below are the list of countries which Indians (holding a valid Indian Passport) can enter without a Visa or can get a 'Visa on Arrival' issued at the airport or port of arrival in that particular country. My advice is to make the most of the below mentioned countries whenver you have a few days or weeks off and make your passport look like a big fat diary with all those visas & extra pages added.
ALBANIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival if holding confirmation from Albanian Ministry of Interior stating that visa will be available on arrival. Confirmation must be obtained before departure to Albania.
AZERBAIJAN
Visa required, which can be issued on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days. An invitation is not necessary but it is recommended to hold a document that shows the purpose of the visit. Visa is only valid for the cities listed in the visa.
BAHRAIN
If travelling for business purposes visa can be obtained on arrival, but this is subject to Immigration evaluation.
BERMUDA
Visa not required. Bermuda Immigration officers will decide on max. period of stay (up to 6 months) depending on reason for travel. Stays exceeding 6 months require application for residency in person.
BHUTAN
Visa not required for a max. stay of 2 weeks, provided permit is issued upon arrival by Immigration Department.
BURUNDI
Visa required. However, visa can be obtained on arrival, if no diplomatic representation of Burundi is located in country of origin.
CAMBODIA
Visa required. However, visa can be obtained on arrival, if coming for: - touristic purposes for a stay of max. 1 month. - business purposes for a stay of max. 1 month.
CAMEROON
Visa required. Visa on arrival can only be issued to those holding a prior approval from Le Diligue General de L'Immigration.
CANADA
Visa required. If entering from the U.S.A. with a used single entry visa, the visitor may re-enter without obtaining a new Canadian visa, provided the I-94 from the U.S.A. and the Canadian port stamps are still valid.
CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
Visa not required if:
- Passenger was a former national of Cape Verde Isl., incl. wife, husband or children provided holding proof thereof;
- travelling as tourist in organized group and holding Certificado Colectivo de Identidade et Viagem (no limit for number of tourists).
Individual passengers coming from countries where no diplomatic representation of Cape Verde is established may obtain visa on arrival.
COOK ISLANDS
If visit is solely for touristic purposes visa not required for a stay of max. 31 days.
If visit is for business purposes (which may include acting for or on behalf of a person/firm established outside Cook Islands) visa required (which can be issued on arrival), for a stay of max. 21 days.
COSTA RICA
Visa not required for a stay of 30 days.
CUBA
Visa required. If coming for touristic purposes and holding Tourist Card ("Tarjeta del Turista"): visa not required.
DJIBOUTI
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival provided holding return ticket, for a max. stay of 1 month.
DOMINICA
Visa not required for stay of max. 21 days.
EGYPT
Visa required. However, a 14 days visa -free of charge- can be obtained on arrival, if entering Egypt via South Sinai (through Sant Katherine, Sharm El Sheik or Taba airports), provided:
- remaining in South Sinai resorts; and
- not continuing to any other city in Egypt.
ERITREA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 1 month (renewable for another 2 months), provided request has been made by sponsor to Eritrea Immigration at least 48 hours before arrival.
ETHIOPIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 3 months if attending African Union meetings and holding official letters pertaining to the travel. In some other cases visa can also be obtained if coming for business purposes.
FIJI
Visa not required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a stay of max. 4 months.
GEORGIA
Visa required. Visa (of various types and length of stays) can be obtained on arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa Dept. at the airport. However, one months notice of arrival is required.
GIBRALTAR
Visa required. However, if holding:
- a multiple entry visa (valid for at least 1 year) to the United Kingdom; OR
- a passport endorsed "Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode in the United Kingdom" visa not required.
GRENADA
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
GUAM
If arriving directly from U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, no entry documents required due to no immigration control.
GUINEA-BISSAU
Visa required. If arriving from a country without representation of Guinea-Bissau, visa applications by letter to be made 14 days prior to arrival to: Comissariado de Estado da Seguranca Nacional e Ordem Publica da Republica da Guinea-Bissau (State Directorate of National Security and Public order of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau). The visa will then be available at the airport of Guinea-Bissau.
HAITI
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
HONG KONG
Visa not required for stay of max. 14 days.
INDONESIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days provided:
- passport contains at least one unused visa page for the visa-on-arrival sticker, which covers entire passport page; AND
- holding ticket and other documents for return/onward journey.
IRAN
Visa required. However, it can be issued on arrival provided:
- coming for tourist purposes only for a max. stay of 7 days; OR
- passenger has been introduced by means of a letter from valid organization or government at least two days prior to arrival, for a max. stay of 72 hours.
ISRAEL
Visa required. However, if travelling in a group of 10 or more passengers and holding prior approval from Ministry of Interior visa can be obtained on arrival.
JAMAICA
Visa not required, for a max. stay of 14 days.
KAZAKHSTAN
Visa required. A visa can be issued on arrival at Almaty/Astana airports (provided pre-arranged and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan) for both private and business purposes, for a stay of max. one month.
KENYA
Visa required. It is possible for a visa for a max. stay of 3 months to be issued on arrival. However, this will cause considerable delay.
KOREA (REPUBLIC)
Visa required. However, visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days provided:
A. holding visa for Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand or U.S.A. and travelling to or from these countries; OR
B. having visited Korea (Rep.) 4 times within the last 2 years or 10 times or more in total.
KUWAIT
Visa required. However, visa can be obtained on arrival if coming for vacation or leisure for a stay of max. 1 month, provided:
- having sponsor in Kuwait holding the original visa; and
- holding confirmation from transporting airline that visa is available on arrival.
KYRGYZSTAN
Visa required. Visa can be issued on arrival for a stay of max. one month when coming from:
- countries with Kyrgyzstan representation, provided holding confirmation from Kyrgyzstan authorities;
- countries without Kyrgyzstan representation, provided a sponsor can announce the passenger(s) to the authorities.
LEBANON
Visa can be obtained on arrival under certain conditions to:
- businessmen and other top professionals residing in a GCC member country (see TIRGL/GCC ); OR
- businessmen with prior approval from Lebanese Immigration; OR - tourist groups.
LIBERIA
Visa required. If arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of Liberia: visa issue on arrival possible if holding telex confirmation from the station manager of delivering airline.
MACAO
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
MADAGASCAR
Visa required. A 90 days visa can be obtained on arrival.
MALAYSIA
Visa required. However, if coming for touristic purposes, visa can be obtained on arrival, for a max. stay of 30 days.
MALDIVES
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for:
1. a max. stay of 30 days, provided holding:
- hotel confirmation; and
- sufficient funds to cover stay; and
- onward/return ticket for next destination.; OR
2. a stay of more than 30 days, to a max. stay of 90 days, provided passenger has:
- a local sponsor, who must inform Immigration at Male at least 1 day prior to passengers arrival; and
- onward/return ticket for next destination.
MAURITIUS
Visa not required for a max. stay of 15 days for touristic purposes only.
MICRONESIA
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days, provided coming for touristic or visitor purposes.
MOLDOVA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival at Chisinau Airport provided:
- arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of Moldova.
MONTSERRAT
Visa not required for a max. stay of:
- 3 months, provided travelling with passport;
- 14 days when travelling with other documents.
MOZAMBIQUE
Visa required. However, if coming for touristic or business purposes, visa can be obtained on arrival (at airport only).
NEPAL
Visa not required.
NIUE
Visa not required for a stay up to 30 days provided holding:
- confirmed return/onward ticket; AND
- documents required for return/onward journey; AND
- sufficient funds.
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
Visa required. However, if holding U.S. entry visa, visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days, provided U.S. visa:
- is valid for 60 days from entry date into CNMI; AND
- allows re-entry back into the U.S.A. on departure.
PALAU ISLANDS
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 30 days.
PUERTO RICO
If arriving directly from Mainland U.S.A., Alaska, Guam, Hawaii or U.S. Virgin Islands no entry documents required due to no immigration control.
QATAR
Visa required. The following visas can be obtained on arrival:
- 14 day tourist visa, provided application submitted to airport immigration at least 24 hours before arrival by any of the registered hotels in Doha. Passenger must also hold proof of confirmed hotel reservation and at least USD 1,400.- or any major credit card; OR
- 7 day business visa can be issued at Doha airport provided notification received at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
SAMOA
Visa not required if holding a visitor's permit, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 60 days.
SAO TOME & PRINCIPE
Visa required. Visa may only be granted on arrival provided prior arrangements have been made by transporting carrier up to 24 hours prior to flight departure. Max. stay of one month allowed.
SEYCHELLES
Visa not required as Visitor's Permit for 1 month (depends on validity of ticket) will be issued on arrival provided holding:
- onward/return ticket or otherwise ticket must be purchased on arrival; AND
- sufficient funds (USD 150.- per day) and proof of accommodation during stay.
SIERRA LEONE
Visa required. However, visa on arrival is also possible under following conditions:
- no diplomatic representation of Sierra Leone at point of origin; AND
- sponsor or contact person in Sierra Leone should arrange Landing Permit with the Principal Immigration Officer. Details of such Landing Permit should be given to the Station Manager of transporting airline at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
SRI LANKA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a touristic stay of max. 30 days.
ST. KITTS-NEVIS
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Visa not required for a max. stay of 1 month.
TANZANIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.
THAILAND
Visa required. Visa can be obtained on arrival (ONLY at Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Phuket, Samui Int'l, Sukhothai, Surat Thani, Utapao airports) for a stay of max. 15 days, provided:
- coming for touristic purposes; AND
- passport is valid at least 6 months; AND
- holding onward/return ticket; AND
- holding USD 250.- per person or USD 500.- per family.
TIMOR LESTE
Entry Permit can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days.
TOGO
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for max. 7 days.
TURKS & CAICOS ISLAND
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
TUVALU
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. one month.
UGANDA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.
VANUATU
Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days.
VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
Research above found accurate as per our studies on the internet on 28th July of 2008.
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