Indian passport
DO I NEED A VISA?
Pick your destination to see whether it's visa-free, visa on arrival, e-visa or an embassy visa — how it works and how long it takes.
For Indian passport holders travelling as tourists.
Malaysia · Indian passport
Visa-free (30 days)
- How it works
- Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival.
- How long it takes
- Nothing to apply for.
- Good to know
- Visa-free entry for Indians is announced until 31 December 2026.
Checked October 2026. Visa rules change often — our visa team confirms the latest requirements, fees and processing times before you apply.
QUICK ANSWERS
Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?+
No. Visa-free: Visa-free tourist entry. Fill the online Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days before you land. Keep your return ticket and hotel booking handy. Nothing to apply for — TDAC takes 5 minutes.
Do Indians need a visa for UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi & more)?+
Yes. e-Visa: UAE tourist e-visa (30 or 60 days). Applied online through an airline or travel agent with a passport scan and photo. Usually 2–4 working days.
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?+
Yes. e-Visa: e-Visa through an authorised agent. Indians apply through an authorised visa agent like us — passport, photo, form and travel details. Usually 3–5 working days.
Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?+
No. Visa-free: Visa-free (30 days). Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. Nothing to apply for.
Do Indians need a visa for Bali (Indonesia)?+
Not in advance. Visa on arrival: Visa on arrival or e-VOA (30 days). Pay the visa-on-arrival fee at Bali airport, or apply for the e-VOA online before flying to skip the queue. A Bali tourist levy is also payable. On arrival, or e-VOA in about 1–2 days.
Do Indians need a visa for the Maldives?+
Not in advance. Visa on arrival: Free visa on arrival (30 days). Fill the IMUGA traveller declaration online within 96 hours of arrival. Show your confirmed resort booking and return ticket at immigration. Issued at the airport on arrival.
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?+
Yes. e-Visa: e-Visa (up to 90 days). Apply on the official Vietnam e-visa portal with a passport scan and photo. Usually 3–5 working days.
Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka?+
Yes. e-Visa: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Apply online before you fly with your passport and travel details. Usually within 1–3 working days.
Do Indians need a visa for Nepal?+
No. Visa-free: No visa needed. Carry a valid Indian passport or Voter ID card. Aadhaar and PAN are not accepted as travel ID. Nothing to apply for.
Do Indians need a visa for Bhutan?+
No. Visa-free: No visa — entry permit on arrival. Show your Indian passport or Voter ID at the border or Paro airport and receive an entry permit. A daily Sustainable Development Fee applies to Indian visitors. Permit issued on arrival.
Do Indians need a visa for the Philippines?+
No. Visa-free: Visa-free (14 days). Register on the eTravel portal within 72 hours before your flight and carry your return ticket and hotel booking. Nothing to apply for.
Do Indians need a visa for Japan?+
Yes. e-Visa: Tourist e-visa (single entry, up to 90 days). Applied through an embassy-accredited agency like us with passport, photo, bank statement and itinerary. Usually 5–7 working days.
Do Indians need a visa for Europe (Schengen)?+
Yes. Visa required: Schengen short-stay tourist visa (up to 90 days). Apply at the VFS centre of the country where you spend the most nights. Biometrics in person, with bank statements, ITRs, hotel and flight bookings, and travel insurance. Usually about 15 working days after your appointment — apply 6–8 weeks before travel; appointments fill up fast in summer.
Do Indians need a visa for the UK?+
Yes. Visa required: Standard Visitor visa. Apply online, then visit the VFS centre for biometrics with bank statements, ITRs and employment proof. Usually about 3 weeks after biometrics — apply 6–8 weeks ahead.
Do Indians need a visa for the USA?+
Yes. Visa required: B1/B2 visitor visa. Fill the DS-160 form, give biometrics at the OFC and attend an interview at the US Embassy or Consulate. Interview waiting times vary from weeks to months — start as early as possible.
Do Indians need a visa for Australia?+
Yes. e-Visa: Visitor visa (subclass 600). Lodged online through ImmiAccount with financial documents, ITRs and itinerary; biometrics may be requested. Plan for 20–25 working days.
Rules change often — our visa team confirms the latest requirements before you apply.