A majority of people might be curious about the countries that Indian passport holders can travel to without a visa. While some might think that you can travel to all European countries without a visa, this isn’t true. If you’re going to travel from Europe to Asia, take out your pen and paper. You’ve got a long list of places where you’ll have to apply for visas before boarding a flight or ship.

Europe is a continent of many diverse countries. Some of them are very popular on a world stage today, some have fought their way from the shadows to prove their worth and come out as shining examples of what to do for other countries. There are some European countries that have excelled in the field of education, economy and technology.

Countries In Europe Without Visa For Indian Passport

If you are an Indian citizen then you probably know that there are many countries in Europe that don’t require a visa. You can travel to these countries without applying for any type of visa. This makes it very convenient and save time while planning your trip.

India is currently the 2nd Most Visited Country in the World. Although getting a visa can be tricky for some countries, but there are still few which doesn’t require India visa at all. In this article we’ll give a list of such countries where all you need is a valid passport and no visa will be issued to Indian Citizens.

24 Countries that Indians can Travel to without a Visa – Visa free countries for Indians

A visit visa application process can be time-consuming, requiring visits to the Visa Application Center (VAC) and the Embassy/Consulate. Moreover, there is no guarantee that your visit visa will be granted by the government concerned. 

Countries that offer visa free entry or visa on arrival are a much better alternative. While many countries offer the visa on arrival facility for Indians, there are also many global destinations that are visa free countries for Indians.

Which countries can Indians visit without a visa?

There are 24 countries that you can visit for tourism without a visa in 2022 on an Indian passport. No prior visa or visa on arrival required. However, specific requirements to be allowed entry may vary from country to country. 

Visa free countries for Indians, region-wise

No prior visa (that is, before traveling) or visa on arrival required by Indians to visit these countries as tourists. 

Region	Country
In Asia	BhutanIndonesiaMacaoNepal
In Europe	Albania Serbia
In Oceania	Cook Islands NiueFijiMicronesia
In Caribbean	BarbadosBritish Virgin IslandsDominicaHaiti JamaicaMontserratSt. Kitts and NevisTrinidad and Tobago
In America	El Salvadore
In Middle East	Oman Qatar
In Africa	MauritiusSenegalSeychelles

1. Bhutan
   No visa is required by an Indian national to visit Bhutan. A Voter Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of India, or a valid Indian passport (with a minimum of 6 month’s validity) will be needed to gain entry into the country.Indian nationals coming to Bhutan by road must get an Entry Permit on the Indo-Bhutan Border opposite Jaigaon in West Bengal. Those coming to Bhutan by air will need to have either one of the Travel Documents above-mentioned and also get the Entry Permit at the Paro International Airport.Keep in mind that an Entry Permit allows an Indian tourist to visit Paro and Thimpu only. A Special Area Permit will be needed to go beyond that.Stay : up to 14 daysPlaces to visit in Bhutan : Thimphu, Bumthang, Paro, Wangdiphodrang, and Punakha.
2. AlbaniaGGenerally, a visa will be needed for an Indian national to enter Albania as a tourist. However, an Indian passport holder that has a valid B-1/B-2 visa for the United States can get an Albania e-visa through the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) process.An Indian national that holds a visa by a Schengen country, the US or the UK can enter Albania (for 90 days) without a visa. To be eligible, the Schengen/UK/US visa must be valid, multiple entry, and previously-used at least once before traveling to Albania.ETA processing time : 20 daysPlaces to visit in Albania: Saranda, Berat, Theth, Kruja, and Tirana.
3. Cook IslandsTourist visas are not required for citizens of India for a stay up to 31 days.Places to visit Cook Islands: Avarua, Aitutaki, Arorangi, Aroa Marine Reserve, and Titikaveka beach.
4. BarbadosNo visa is required by Indian nationals looking to travel to Barbados for tourism. However, a prior confirmation will be needed by the Barbados Immigration Department. Visit the official website, fill up the application form and obtain all the necessary documents as required. Barbados grants Indian nationals visa free stay of up to 90 days.Places to visit in Barbados: Flower Forest, Bottom Bay Beach, Harrison’s Cave, Crane Beach, and Downtown Bridgetown.
5. SerbiaSerbia is the only European country that Indians can go to without  a visa. There is no need to get a prior visa before entering Serbia as a tourist. Holders of ordinary Indian passports can visit Serbia from India for up to 30 days within a period of one year. Those with official and diplomatic passports of India can visit Serbia for up to 90 days without a visa.Places to visit in Serbia: Drvengrad, Gamzigrad, Kosmaj, Kalemegdan, and Skull Tower
6. El SalvadoreAn Indian national does not need a prior visa for traveling to El Salvadore for tourism or business purposes. However, they will need to get an El Salvadore tourist card for USD10 upon arrival in the country. This card will be valid for a 90 days’ period from the date of entry.Places to visit in El Salvadore: Playa el Espino, Santa Ana, Suchitoto, Tazumal, and Playa El Tunco.
7. British Virgin IslandsIndian nationals don’t require a tourist visa to visit British Virgin Islands (BVI) for tourism related matters.Places to visit in British Virgin Islands: Road Town, The Baths, Smuggler’s Cove, Anegada Island, and Dead Chest National Park.
8. IndonesiaGenerally, no visa is needed for Indians to visit Indonesia as tourists.Places to visit in Indonesia: Jakarta, Surabaya, Puncak, Bekasi, and Medan.
9. OmanWhile the Visa on Arrival (VOA) facility was earlier available for Indians traveling to Oman on tourism, the same has now been replaced with the requirement to get a traditional visa to travel to Oman.Indians that hold any of the following might apply for the Oman eVisa –
   1. A valid Schengen visa,
   2. A residence permit from Australia,
   3. A residence permit from Canada,
   4. A residence permit from Japan,
   5. A residence permit from the UK,
   6. A residence permit from the US, or
   7. A residence permit from a GCC country.
   An Indian national that does not have any of the above-mentioned will have to secure an Oman tourist visa.