Top 10 Visa Free Destinations for Indian Origins

Fall of Indian rupee may be hurting the Indian travelers but there are other things that Indian citizens enjoy while traveling
. It has been recorded that the holders of Indian passports have visa-free and visa-on-arrival access to around 52 countries

and territories across the globe. Out these, at least 28 nations allow Indian passport holders to visit without a pre-issued visa.In several cases, Indian citizens’ residential country also applies to a degree for their acceptance in other countries. Indian citizens holding permanent residential status in United States do not require visas to visit Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean islands. 

Indian citizens of particular professions with a residency in Gulf Cooperation Council countries also do not require visas to enter the United Arab Emirates. Similarly Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter countries like Nepal and Bhutan.

Do keep in mind that even though you may be given visa free access in these destinations, still it is not essentially a right. Permission is required from the border and immigration officers before entering these nations. Also that, visiting other than tourism purposes may require a pre-issued visa.

1. Bhutan- Bhutan is a small happy nation located between the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and India. It is not only known for its scenic views but also for its rich cultural and traditional legacy. Till recent times, this Himalayan mountain kingdom allowed only limited numbers of visitors. 

Bhutan to make the travel more convenient and easier, it has changed the policy, term and conditions and offer pre-issued tourist visa. The access through air is its lone airport at Paro, which is only possible through the national carrier Druk Air, which operates flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Bangkok and Yangon. For Indian tourists, they don’t need to produce visa, rather by showing a valid Voter’s Identity Card or valid passport, they can spend two weeks in Bhutan.

2. British Virgin Islands- These islands is a group of self-governing British overseas territory, placed in the Caribbean Sea just to the east of the US Virgin Islands. British Virgin Islands consists of 60 islands, out of which 43 are uninhabited. Indian citizens are approved for a 31 day visa free stay at these islands for tourism purposes. For a better travel experience to these islands is through cruise ship as there are several cruise ships and there is no direct flight from India to this British Virgin Islands.

3. Cook Islands- These cluster of 15 islands are a self governing parliamentary democracy in the free association with New Zealand, situated in Polynesia, amid the South Pacific Ocean, between French Polynesia to the east and Tonga to the west. The islands are named after Captain James Cook, who discovered them in the year 1770. 

The islands allows Indian citizens to stay for up to 200 days without a visa, but only after a proof of reserved accommodation and also have to pay the departure tax of NZ$55 for adults and NZ$15 for children. Rarotonga International Airport, the chief port of access to the Cook Islands, is linked to Auckland with daily flights and weekly flights from Sydney, Fiji and Los Angeles.

4. Dominica- Dominica is a Caribbean island country, located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The nation is also known as "The Nature Island of the Caribbean" because of its lush green and diverse inhabitance of flora and fauna, which are preserved by a widespread natural park system. 

The nation is also known for hiking trails and beaches that offer adventure opportunities like snorkeling. Indian citizens are permitted to stay for 22 months without a visa at this place. The estimated cost of round trip flight is Rs. 200,000, via Paris and Saint Maarten.

5. El Salvador- El Salvador is the most populated Central American country, which is bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the southwest and lies between Guatemala and Honduras. 

The nation’s volcanoes, mountains and cloud forests offer plenty of nature explorations and hiking opportunities. Over here, Indian citizens are allowed to stay for a maximum period of 3 months without a visa. The estimated cost for the flight comes around 144,000 approximately via Paris and Miami. The fare for the flight might change with the time.

6. Grenada- Grenada is a stunning Caribbean island that is popular for its historical forts, rolling mountainous landscapes dotted with aromatic spice trees and rare tropical flowers. The nation is located in the northeast of Trinidad and Tobago, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

 The nation is dotted with beautiful beaches and with scenic towns. Over here, Indian tourists can enter visa-free for up to 90 days, but they need to have the proof of adequate funds, so that they can enjoy travel here and cover the round trip flight, which comes around 160,000 via London and Miami.

7. Haiti- Haiti is another Caribbean country and it occupies the western one-third of the island of Hispaniola. The country has a troubled past, and its current political situation remains a concern over the safety of tourists which has prompted several countries to issue strict travel advisories to their citizens. It is the poorest nation in the western hemisphere.  The Indian travelers are permitted into this nation without a visa for a maximum period of 3 months. The estimated cost of round trip is Rs. 152,000, via Dubai and New York.  

8. Jamaica- Come to Jamaica and get drenched in the sun-kissed beaches, warm tropical breeze, delicious cuisine, heart-throbbing music and also enjoying some exciting water sports and activities with lots of fun. The most famous reggae artist, Bob Marley is from Jamaica. Tourists from India can spend 6 months time, producing a valid passport and sufficient funds for travel and tourism activities in Jamaica.

For a round trip the flight cost comes around 1,53,000 via Dubai and New York/Toronto.

9. Montserrat - Montserrat once a popular resort and a scenic island in Southeast of Puerto Rico is a beautiful place to enjoy the tranquility and to witness the re-birth of the island. A series of volcano eruptions since 1995 devastated the lower two thirds of the islands, but now the island is slowly gaining popularity, showing the world its beauty of re-birth.

 Indian citizens do not need to produce visa, but they need to have valid proof of citizenship, proof of onward travel and adequate funds to bare the expenses of travel and flight fare.   Approximate cost of the round trip flight comes around 1,30,000 to Antiqua via London.

10. Micronesia - It is a sub-region of Oceania and comprise of several small islands in the Western Pacific Ocean. The place is considered to the most remote location in the world and also the most beautiful region in the world with silvery sands, crystal clear lagoons, sport fishing waters and divinglocations. 

Visitors can spend leisure time amid the picturesque islands. For Indians access to this island is Visa Free, but they have to provide valid Indian Citizen proof and also the proof of sufficient funds for travel and accommodation facilities in this island. For round the trip flight cost comes around 2,04,000 via Hong Kong, Guam and Truk.