For Indian Passport Holders
Visa Guide
Know before you go. Browse visa requirements by category, search for a specific country, and review the standard documents you'll need — all in one place.
Important: Visa rules change frequently. This guide reflects data as of May 2026. Always verify requirements on the official embassy website or the Ministry of External Affairs India portal before booking travel.
Below are the standard documents required for each visa category. Individual countries may ask for additional paperwork — always confirm with the respective embassy.
✈ Visa-Free Entry
- Valid Indian passport (min. 6 months validity)
- Aadhaar Card (original + photocopy — accepted as identity proof at many airports)
- PAN Card (carry as secondary photo ID and for forex transactions above ₹50,000)
- Return / onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Sufficient funds (bank statement, last 3 months)
- Travel insurance (recommended; mandatory for some)
- Passport-size photographs (2, white background)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (select African countries)
🛬 Visa on Arrival
- Valid Indian passport (min. 6 months validity)
- Aadhaar Card (original + photocopy — useful as supporting ID at immigration)
- PAN Card (required for currency exchange / forex card loading at airport)
- Completed arrival / immigration form
- Passport-size photographs (2, white background)
- Return / onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Sufficient funds in cash or card
- Visa fee (varies by country — carry USD/EUR)
- Travel insurance (varies by country)
💻 e-Visa / ETA
- Valid Indian passport (min. 6 months validity)
- Scanned passport bio-data page (JPEG/PDF)
- Aadhaar Card scan (required by some countries as additional identity verification)
- PAN Card (mandatory for forex/travel card loading; scan sometimes required for online applications)
- Recent passport-size photograph (digital, white background)
- Return / onward flight ticket details
- Proof of accommodation
- Bank statement (last 3–6 months)
- Travel insurance
- Debit/credit card for visa fee payment
- Email address for e-visa delivery
📋 Visa Required (Embassy)
- Valid Indian passport (min. 6 months validity)
- Aadhaar Card (original + self-attested photocopy — accepted as address proof by most embassies)
- PAN Card (original + photocopy — required for financial documents and forex above ₹50,000)
- Completed visa application form
- Passport-size photographs (2–4, white background)
- Flight itinerary / confirmed tickets
- Hotel bookings / invitation letter
- Bank statement (last 3–6 months, min. balance varies)
- Income tax returns (ITR) — last 2–3 years
- Salary slips / proof of employment / business registration
- Travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen, UK, etc.)
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit
- No-objection certificate (if employed)
- Visa fee (varies; non-refundable)
📸 Photo Specifications
- Size: 35mm × 45mm (standard international)
- Background: plain white or off-white
- Face: full face, front-facing, eyes open
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed
- No glasses (most countries now require this)
- No head coverings (except for religious reasons)
- Taken within the last 6 months
- High resolution (digital): min. 600 × 800 px, JPEG
- Print quality: matte finish preferred
💡 Pro Tips
- Always carry originals + 2 photocopies of every document
- Aadhaar Card — carry original + 2 photocopies; mask your full Aadhaar number on copies (use masked Aadhaar from UIDAI website)
- PAN Card — mandatory for forex transactions above ₹50,000 and international debit/credit card loading
- Keep digital copies of Aadhaar, PAN, passport and visa in email / cloud storage (DigiLocker is accepted at Indian airports)
- Book refundable hotels when visa is pending
- Apply at least 4–8 weeks before travel for embassy visas
- Carry USD 100–500 cash as backup at border crossings
- Check if your destination requires a yellow fever certificate
- Ensure passport has at least 2 blank pages for stamps
- Travel insurance min. coverage: USD 30,000 recommended