Iran has joined the growing list of countries offering visa-free entry to Indian passport holders. Recently, many countries including Indonesia and Malaysia joined the list.
With Iran’s inclusion, the count of nations offering visa-free access to Indians has risen to 26.
List of countries offering visa-free entry to Indians
In addition to Iran, countries that recently granted visa-free entry to Indian citizens include Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Currently, a total of 26 countries provide visa-free entry to Indian nationals. They are
| Countries | Stay duration (in days) |
| Angola | 30 |
| Barbados | 90 |
| Bhutan | 14 |
| Dominica | 180 |
| El Salvador | 90 |
| Fiji | 120 |
| Gabon | 30 |
| Gambia | 90 |
| Grenada | 90 |
| Haiti | 90 |
| Iran | Visa-free |
| Jamaica | Visa-free |
| Kazakhstan | 14 |
| Macao | 30 |
| Malaysia | 90 |
| Mauritius | 90 |
| Micronesia | 30 |
| Nepal | Visa-free |
| Palestinian Territories | Visa-free |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 90 |
| Senegal | 90 |
| Sri Lanka | 30 |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 |
| Thailand | 30 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 |
| Vanuatu | 90 |
Why did Iran join the list?
Iran’s decision to waive visa requirements for Indian travelers aims to increase tourism. Apart from India, it offers visa-free travel to citizens of 32 countries.
The following countries are the latest additions to the list offering visa-free travel to Iran:
- Russia
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Bahrain
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Uzbekistan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Tajikistan
- Tunisia
- Mauritania
- Tanzania
- Zimbabwe
- Mauritius
- Seychelles
- Indonesia
- Darussalam
- Japan
- Singapore
- Cambodia
- Malaysia
- Vietnam
- Brazil
- Peru
- Cuba
- Mexico
- Venezuela
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Serbia
- Croatia and
- Belarus
According to the Ministry of Tourism, the top five destination countries for Indian nationals’ departures in 2022 were the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the USA, Singapore, and Thailand.
