Which 55 countries can Indians visit visa-free in 2026?

India’s passport has improved its global mobility ranking in 2026, rising five places to 80th position in the Henley Passport Index, the annual global ranking of travel freedom. According to the index, Indian citizens can now travel to 55 countries without needing a visa in advance, or by using simplified entry options such as visa‑on‑arrival or electronic travel authorisation.

The Henley Passport Index measures how many destinations passport holders can reach without a prior visa. The increase from last year reflects incremental diplomatic gains for India, and enhances ease of travel for Indian tourists and business travellers alike.

Below is the list of destinations Indians can visit without applying for a traditional visa before travel, as per the Henley Passport Index 2026/

Visa‑Free Countries (No Prior Visa Required)

1. Angola
   
   
2. Barbados
   
   
3. Bhutan
   
   
4. British Virgin Islands
   
   
5. Cook Islands
   
   
6. Dominica
   
   
7. Fiji
   
   
8. Grenada
   
   
9. Haiti
   
   
10. Jamaica
    
    
11. Kazakhstan
    
    
12. Kiribati
    
    
13. Macao (SAR China)
    
    
14. Myanmar
    
    
15. Malaysia
    
    
16. Mauritius
    
    
17. Micronesia
    
    
18. Montserrat
    
    
19. Nepal
    
    
20. Niue
    
    
21. Rwanda
    
    
22. Senegal
    
    
23. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    
    
24. Thailand
    
    
25. Trinidad and Tobago
    
    
26. Vanuatu
    
    

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

1. Burundi
   
   
2. Cambodia
   
   
3. Cape Verde Islands
   
   
4. Comoro Islands
   
   
5. Djibouti
   
   
6. Ethiopia
   
   
7. Guinea‑Bissau
   
   
8. Indonesia
   
   
9. Jordan
   
   
10. Laos
    
    
11. Madagascar
    
    
12. Maldives
    
    
13. Marshall Islands
    
    
14. Mongolia
    
    
15. Mozambique
    
    
16. Philippines
    
    
17. Palau Islands
    
    
18. Qatar
    
    
19. Samoa
    
    
20. Sierra Leone
    
    
21. Somalia
    
    
22. Sri Lanka
    
    
23. Tanzania
    
    
24. Timor‑Leste
    
    
25. Tuvalu
    
    
26. Zimbabwe

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA Required)

1. Kenya
   
   
2. Seychelles
   
   
3. St. Kitts and Nevis