For Indian passport holders
Countries that open up when you already hold a visa
Many countries trust a US, UK, Schengen or similar visa and relax their own rules for Indian passport holders. Tick what you hold.
35 destinations get easier with what you hold.
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Albania
eVisa→Visa-free90 daysMultiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa that has already been used once in the issuing country. Residence permits from those places also qualify.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa.
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Argentina
Visa required→Visa-free90 daysUS visa types B1/B2, H-1B, J, O, P or E, or a Green Card. Passport valid 6+ months beyond departure.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa.
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Bahamas
eVisa→Visa-free90 daysSources disagree on visa-free versus visa on arrival. A multiple-entry US visa helps if transiting the US.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, UK visa, Canada, Schengen visa. Sources disagree; confirm before booking. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa.
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Belarus
eVisa→Visa-freeA valid Schengen or EU national visa replaces the Belarusian visa when arriving and departing through Minsk National Airport. Not valid for travel via Russia.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: Schengen visa, EU residence. Sources disagree; confirm before booking. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa required→Visa-free30 daysMultiple-entry visa already used once (entry stamp from the issuing country). Sources differ on allowed stay and on whether a UK visa counts.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Schengen visa, EU residence, UK visa. Sources disagree; confirm before booking. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa.
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Canada
Visa required→Visa-freeUS permanent residents (Green Card holders) need neither a Canadian visa nor an eTA. Carry the Green Card and your passport.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: Green Card. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Chile
Visa required→Visa-freeAny US visa except transit (C), valid 6+ months on arrival.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Colombia
eVisa→Visa-freeUS visa with 180+ days left (not C1 transit), or a Schengen C or D visa.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Schengen visa. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Costa Rica
Visa required→Visa-free30 daysUS visa (B, F, H, L) with 3+ months validity; transit visas not accepted. Canada and EU visas must be multiple-entry.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, UK visa, Canada, Schengen visa. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa.
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Cyprus
Visa required→Visa-freeDouble or multiple-entry Schengen C visa. Stay limited by the Schengen visa's validity.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: Schengen visa. Sources disagree; confirm before booking. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Dominican Republic
Visa required→Visa-free30 daysComplete the online e-ticket before travel.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, UK visa, Canada, Schengen visa. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa.
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Georgia
eVisa→Visa-free90 daysSupporting visa or residence permit valid on the day you arrive. 90 days in any 180.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Ireland, GCC residence. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa, official site.
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Guatemala
Visa required→Visa-freeValid visa substitutes for a Guatemalan visa.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Canada, Schengen visa. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Honduras
Visa required→Visa-freeValid visa substitutes for a Honduran visa.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Canada, Schengen visa. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Ireland
Visa required→Visa-free90 daysUK visitor visa holders who entered the UK first and were granted a 180-day stay. Up to 90 days or the end of the UK stay, whichever is shorter.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: UK visa. Sources disagree; confirm before booking. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Kosovo
Visa required→Visa-freeValid multiple-entry Schengen visa or biometric Schengen residence permit. Some categories are limited to 15 days.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: Schengen visa, EU residence. Sources disagree; confirm before booking. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Mexico
Visa required→Visa-free180 daysPhysical visa sticker valid on arrival (digital copies refused). Fill the FMM form; carry return ticket and accommodation proof.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, Schengen visa, EU residence, Canada, Japan. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa.
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Moldova
Visa required→Visa-free90 daysNon-transit visa or residence permit. Up to 90 days within a 270-day window.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: UK visa, Schengen visa, EU residence, US visa, Green Card, Canada. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Montenegro
Visa required→Visa-free30 daysSupporting visa must stay valid for your whole stay.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Ireland, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa.
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North Macedonia
Visa required→Visa-free15 daysDouble or multiple-entry visa stuck in your passport; card or digital permits do not count. Proof of onward travel required.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: Schengen visa, UK visa, US visa, Canada. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Panama
Visa required→Visa-free30 daysMultiple-entry visa already used once in the issuing country. Show about USD 500 or proof of funds. Sources differ on the minimum visa validity (6 months or 1 year).
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Schengen visa, EU residence. Sources disagree; confirm before booking. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa.
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Peru
Visa required→Visa-free180 daysSupporting visa valid 6+ months from arrival. Up to 180 days in 365.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Australia, Canada. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Philippines
Visa-free14 days→Visa-free30 daysTourism only, not extendable. Passport valid 6+ months; proof of onward travel.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa, official site.
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Serbia
eVisa→Visa-free90 daysValid multiple-entry visa or residence permit. 90 days in any 180.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa.
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South Korea
Visa required→Visa-free30 daysOnly when travelling to or from the country that issued your visa. Tourism or transit.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Schengen visa. Sources disagree; confirm before booking. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Antigua and Barbuda
eVisa→Visa on arrival30 daysAbout USD 100 on arrival.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, UK visa, Canada, Schengen visa. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Armenia
eVisa120 days→Visa on arrival90 daysValid visa or residence permit. Passport valid for the whole stay.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, GCC residence. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Belize
Visa required→Visa on arrivalUS or Canada visas must be multiple-entry. Schengen visa holders exempt up to 90 days.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, Canada, Schengen visa. Sources disagree; confirm before booking. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Egypt
eVisa→Visa on arrival30 daysGCC residence permit valid at least 6 months from arrival.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: GCC residence. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens.
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Oman
Visa required→Visa on arrival14 daysReturn ticket, hotel booking, health insurance and proof of funds.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Australia, Canada, Japan, GCC residence. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa, official site.
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Saudi Arabia
Visa required→Visa on arrival90 daysTourist or business visa that has already been used. Fee about SAR 400 including mandatory health insurance.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa, official site.
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United Arab Emirates
Visa required→Visa on arrival14 daysSupporting visa or permit valid 6+ months. 14 days, extendable once by 14 days; fee about AED 100. Canada, Australia, Japan, NZ, Korea and Singapore count as residence permits only. A change announced in July 2026 drops eligibility for UK-residence-only holders; not in force at last check.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa, UAE changes visa rules for Indians, official site.
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Taiwan
Visa required→eTA14 daysFree online Travel Authorization Certificate before departure. Visas expired within the last 10 years also qualify; cancelled or void visas do not.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa, official site.
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Kuwait
Visa required→eVisaHolders of a valid UK, US or Schengen visa or residence permit can apply for Kuwait's eVisa, including for tourism, on the official portal.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, official site.
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Türkiye
Visa required→eVisa30 daysSingle-entry conditional e-visa from the official portal. Supporting visa must be a physical, valid sticker or permit.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026. Accepts: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Ireland. Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa, official site.
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Transit without a visa
SingaporeTransit96 hoursVisa-free transit only, by air or sea to a third country. Also covers German and Swiss visas and long-term passes valid 1+ month.
These rules are curated by hand from the sources listed on each item and re-checked every month; each shows when it was last verified. They change more often than standard visa rules: confirm with the destination's embassy or official portal before you book.