Top e-visa travel list for Indian travellers as passport update shifts rankings in May

India’s passport has slipped to 78th position in the latest Henley Passport Index (May update), marking a minor shift in global mobility rankings even as access to visa-friendly destinations remains largely stable.

In the latest standings, India shares the 78th rank with Burkina Faso, Cuba and Senegal, highlighting how closely clustered mid-tier passports are in the global index.

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India in the 78th rank group

• Burkina Faso – 78th

• Cuba – 78th

• India – 78th

• Senegal – 78th

56 destinations open for Indian travellers

Indian passport holders can currently access 56 destinations through simplified entry systems, including visa-free travel, visa-on-arrival (VOA) and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) routes.

Visa access breakdown

• Visa-Free: 30 countries

• Visa-on-Arrival (VOA): 23 countries

• Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): 3 countries  

Top e-visa travel list for Indian travellers

Even as rankings shift, e-visa systems continue to expand travel convenience, allowing pre-travel digital approvals across multiple regions.

Africa: Widest e-visa network

Africa offers one of the most extensive e-visa networks, including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Morocco, supporting tourism and business travel through online approvals. 

Asia: Key digital travel hubs

Asia continues to lead in regional connectivity with e-visa access in United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, making short-term travel faster and more streamlined.

Europe and nearby regions

Countries such as Türkiye, Albania, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia and Armenia offer e-visa or electronic travel authorisation systems, supporting smoother entry procedures for international visitors.

Americas and Caribbean

Across the Americas, destinations including Colombia, Bolivia, Cuba, Nicaragua, Suriname, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla and The Bahamas provide e-visa or online entry facilities, strengthening tourism access across the region.

Planning to travel? Here is the complete list of e-visa destinations for Indian passport holders.

1. Albania

2. Anguilla

3. Antigua and Barbuda

4. Armenia

5. Azerbaijan

6. Bahrain

7. Bangladesh

8. Benin

9. Bolivia

10. Botswana

11. Burkina Faso

12. Cameroon

13. Colombia

14. Congo (Dem. Rep.)

15. Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

16. Cuba

17. Equatorial Guinea

18. Gabon

19. Georgia

20. Guinea

21. Hong Kong (SAR China)

22. Kyrgyzstan

23. Malawi

24. Mauritania

25. Mauritius

26. Moldova

27. Morocco

28. Namibia

29. Nicaragua

30. Nigeria

31. Oman

32. Sao Tome and Principe

33. Singapore

34. Somalia

35. South Africa

36. South Sudan

37. St. Helena

38. Suriname

39. Syria

40. Tajikistan

41. The Bahamas

42. Togo

43. Tureky

44. Uganda

45. Ukraine

46. United Kingdom

47. Uzbekistan

48. Vietnam

49. Zambia

Travel outlook

While passport rankings continue to fluctuate based on global policy changes, e-visa systems are helping maintain steady travel opportunities. For Indian travellers, digital entry routes remain a key driver of easier international mobility despite shifts in global rankings.