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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.
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 |
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:
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.
This post was last modified on December 17, 2023 2:20 pm