Did you know that if you already have a US visa on your Indian passport, then you can enjoy visa-free travel to many countries across the globe, including Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, Singapore, Taiwan and Aruba?
Indian passport ranks 73rd globally on the Passport Index and 85th on the Henley Passport Index. While this gives Indians the opportunity to travel to some countries visa-free, the number is limited. However, if you have a valid US tourist visa, then your options increase.
Many countries allow travellers with a US visa to enter their borders because of the detailed checks in place by the American authorities to screen applications.
Visa-free countries for Indians with a US tourist visa:
Mexico
Indians can enter and stay in Mexico for up to 180 days on a valid US, UK, Canadian, Japanese or Schengen visa.
More details here.
Belize
If you have a US or a Schengen visa you can stay in Belize for up to 30 days.
More details here.
Guatemala
You can explore Guatemala hassle-free if you have a US, Canadian or Schengen visa.
Entry granted: 90 days
More details here.
Panama
If your passport has a visa issued by the US, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Japan, UK or Singapore, then you can stay in Panama for 30 days.
More details here.
Anguilla
A visitor to Anguilla can stay in the country for up to 90 days on a valid UK, US or Canadian visa.
More details here.
Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St Eustatius & St Maarten
These countries come under the territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands but they are in the Caribbean. A special policy is established for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, Indians with a US, UK, or Schengen visa can travel to Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St Eustatius & St Maarten.
Entry granted in Aruba: 30 days consecutively, total of 180 days in a year
Entry granted in Bonaire: 90 days consecutively, total of 180 days in a year
Entry granted in Curaçao: 30 days consecutively, total of 180 days in a year
Entry granted in Saba: 90 days consecutively, total of 180 days in a year
Entry granted in St Eustatius: 90 days consecutively, total of 180 days in a year
Entry granted in St Maarten: 30 days consecutively, total of 180 days in a year
More details here.
Bahamas
Indians with visas from the US, UK, Canada or Schengen countries can enjoy a holiday in the Bahamas for up to 90 days.
More details here.
British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands is in the Caribbean Sea, near the United States, and is a British Overseas Territory. Indians can enter for up to a month (30 days) on a UK, US or Canadian visa.
More details here.
Bermuda
Indians with a visa from the US, UK or Canada can stay in Bermuda for up to 30 days.
More details here.
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Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands is British Overseas Territory. Indians who are directly flying from the US, UK or Canada to the Cayman Islands don’t need to apply for a visa. However, if you are flying directly from India, this visa exemption is not applicable.
Entry granted: 30 days
More details here.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic allows entry to Indians with a valid visa from the US, Canada, UK or Schengen countries, for up to 30 days.
More details here.
Turks and Caicos
With a tourist visa from the UK, US, or Canada, Indians can stay in Turks and Caicos for up to three months (90 days) and enjoy the holiday visa-free.
More details here.
Argentina
If your passion for football and tango has put Argentina on your bucket list, then you will be able to plan your trip without the hassle of documentation if you have a valid US visa.
Entry granted: 90 days
More details here.
Chile
If your passport has a valid US visa, you can stay in Chile for 90 days as a tourist.
More details here.
Colombia
You can enter Colombia with a US or Schengen visa on your Indian passport and stay for up to 180 days.
More details here.
Peru
A visa from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, or Schengen countries permits Indians to stay in Peru for 180 days.
More details here.
Albania
Albania is a member of the European Union (EU) and requires a Schengen visa for entry, however, if your Indian passport is stamped with a US visa, you can travel the country for 90 days.
More details here.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Similarly, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of the EU, require a Schengen visa. But you can enter the country with a valid US visa as well.
Entry granted: 30 days
More details here.
Georgia
Indians with a valid visa from the UK, US, Schengen countries, Ireland, Japan, Qatar, Australia or any other countries in this list, can travel to Georgia visa-free.
Entry granted: 90 days
Montenegro
If you have a valid visa from Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Romania, the US and the UK then you can travel to Montenegro.
Entry granted: 30 days
More details here.
Serbia
Earlier, Indians could travel to Serbia visa-free with just a passport. However, in 2023, the rule changed making it necessary for Indians to apply for a visa before travelling unless they have a valid Schengen, UK or US visa which will allow them to enter Serbia.
Entry granted: 90 days
More details here.
Turkey
A tourist visa from the UK, US, Ireland or Schengen members helps Indians easily get a single-entry e-visa for Turkey.
Entry granted: 30 days
More details here.
Philippines
Indians can travel to the Philippines on a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canadian or Singaporean visa.
Entry granted: 14 days
More details here.
Singapore
Indians travelling to the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan or New Zealand can be granted a Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF) if they have a layover in Singapore. The VFTF is granted at the discretion of Singaporean immigration services. You can spend up to 96 hours (4 days) in Singapore visa-free if you have an onward ticket.
More details here.
Malaysia
If you are an Indian flying to the US, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, Taiwan or South Korea and you have a layover in Malaysia, then you are eligible for a Transit Without Visa (TWOA). You can obtain it at the Visa on Arrival counter at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA1 and KLIA2 terminals only).
Entry granted: 120 hours (5 days)
More details here.
Taiwan
You can obtain an ROC (Taiwan) Travel Authorisation Certificate if you possess at least 1 document – a valid permanent resident or resident card, valid entry visa, or resident card or visa which has expired less than 10 years before arriving in Taiwan – issued by Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, the US, or any of the EU or Schengen countries.
Entry granted: 14 days
More details here.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Can Indians travel to the UK without a visa?
No, Indians need a visa to enter the United Kingdom.
– Do Indians need a visa for Dubai?
Yes, Indians do need a visa for Dubai as it is a part of the United Arab Emirates. However, Indians with a valid US visa are eligible for a visa on arrival for AED 100 (INR 2,250 approximately).
– Which European country is visa-free for Indians?
No European country is visa-free for Indians. Serbia used to be visa-free but this changed in 2023.
– Do Indians need a visa for Bali?
Yes, Indians do need a visa but they don’t need to apply for it beforehand. Indians are granted a visa on arrival in Bali.
– Is Qatar visa-free for Indians?
No, Indians need a visa for Qatar. However, they are eligible for a visa on arrival.
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Priyaja Bakshi
Priyaja took her love for reading to the next level by majoring in English and minoring in Journalism at Lady Shri Ram College For Women (DU). She is extremely curious about the world and wishes to visit all the countries once in her life. She identifies as a foodie and loves to spend her free time exploring different cuisine and curating new dishes. ..Read More
