02/11/2025
As of October 2025, Indian passport holders can travel to 57 countries without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025, which places India’s passport at rank 85 globally.
Key Details
The 57 destinations include those offering visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or electronic travel authorization (eTA) options.
This figure marks a slight decline from 2024, when Indian citizens had access to 62 destinations.
Despite the drop in ranking, India’s passport mobility remains strong across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Popular Visa-Free or Visa-on-Arrival Countries for Indians (2025)
Examples of destinations where Indians can currently travel without a prior visa include:
Asia: Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives, Indonesia, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
Africa: Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, Madagascar
Caribbean and Pacific Islands: Barbados, Fiji, Vanuatu, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Jamaica
Middle East: Iran, Jordan, Qatar (visa-on-arrival)
In summary, Indian passport holders in 2025 can visit 57 countries visa-free or with easy on-arrival/eTA access, reflecting growing mobility but still lagging behind many developed nations’ passports in global ranking.