Places to travel to without a passport

According to the Passport Index from 2023, the Indian passport is in 72 place in the ranking of strength. So, Indian citizens can travel to around 30 destinations visa-free. However, what in the case of travel without a passport? There are two places that offer that: Nepal and Bhutan. To go there, Indian nationals need only an ID card.

Bhutan

Bhutan is a country of traditional Buddhist culture that offers a lot to tourists. You can find many attractions there, such as temples, monuments, fortresses, monasteries, and museums. The capital city, Thimpu, gives a chance to enjoy the marvelous views of the Himalayas and Raidak river. Bhutan is best explored on foot, and thanks to this, you can feel the tranquil atmosphere around. Among the places worth visiting are Punakha, Jakar, Trongsa, the Jigme Dorji National Park, and Bondey Lhakhang.

It is recommended to visit that country between October and December, as the weather is the best during that time. Indian citizenship holders may visit it as long as they provide a valid identification document, such as a passport or ID card.

Nepal

Nepal (officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal) is located in the central Himalayas in South Asia. If you are dreaming about reaching the summit of the highest mountain in the world and focusing on mountaineering adventures, it is the perfect place for you.

Besides that, you can admire a number of temples, museums, and monuments in Nepal – a country of traditions and ancient cultures. The cities Bhaktapur and Patan give the one-of-a-kind charm and are perfect for leisure, while Pokhara will be ideal for adventure lovers. Also, you can visit national parks, such as Bardia National Park or Chitwan National Park. As in Bhutan’s case, Indian nationals can go to Nepal without a passport and a visa. However, an identification document is still needed.

Visa-free countries for Indians

The places listed below require a valid passport, but no visa is needed if you want to go there as an Indian citizen:

Barbados
British Virgin Islands
Republic of the Congo
Cook Islands
Dominica
El Salvador
Fiji
Gabon
Grenada
Haiti
Hong Kong
Jamaica
Kazakhstan
Macau
Maldives
Mauritius
Micronesia
Montserrat
Niue
Oman
Qatar
Samoa
Senegal
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
Vanuatu

What places offer an eVisa to Indian passport holders?

The following destinations offer electronic visas for Indians (thus, they are not allowed to go there without a passport and visa):

Albania
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ivory Coast
Djibouti
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Georgia
Guinea
Iran
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Moldova
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
Russia
São Tomé and Príncipe
South Africa
South Sudan
Suriname
Tajikistan
Togo
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Zambia

It is very easy to get an online visa. Pick a foreign country from the above list and prepare an electronic device with an internet connection. Then, take part in the online process; complete the visa application form by providing the necessary information (name, surname, nationality, etc.), cover the service fee, and wait for processing.

Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is available for Indians for the places listed below:

Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cabo Verde
Comoros
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Laos
Madagascar
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mongolia
Palau
Rwanda
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Saint Lucia
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zimbabwe

In order to obtain a visa on arrival, Indians need to take part in the process of application after arrival in the country during border crossing.

Visa necessary

It is not possible to go to the following destinations without a passport and a visa from the embassy or consulate:

Afghanistan
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Anguilla
Argentina
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Caribbean Netherlands
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mali
Malta
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Pakistan
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Réunion
Romania
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
Saint Helena
Saint Martin
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Gambia
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Türkiye
United States Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
Yemen
Eswatini

A traditional visa can be obtained at the embassy or consulate. An applicant must contact the office, make an appointment, attend the interview, cover the fee, and wait for processing.

Aleksandra

Aleksandra is an experienced visa expert passionate about writing and creating professional content. She loves reading fantasy books, traveling, and board games. 📚🐱✨