{"id":35188,"date":"2022-01-04T08:21:07","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T02:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/?p=35188"},"modified":"2025-05-29T06:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T06:28:07","slug":"a-guide-to-visa-on-arrival-for-indians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/a-guide-to-visa-on-arrival-for-indians\/","title":{"rendered":"Countries Offering Visa On Arrival For Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Indian citizens are in luck! Many countries around the world allow Indian travelers to visit for a limited stay; visa-free by just presenting a valid passport. While some countries insist travelers obtain a visa from their Embassy before traveling to their country, there are some destinations that meet you in the middle by offering visa on arrival<\/em>, which means you can show up at their port of entry and they’ll issue a travel visa on the spot. Imagine not having to fill lengthy application forms, or provide list of documents, or wait for the Embassy to process your visa application. You can simply travel on a whim, without needing to plan days or months in advance. Yes, you read it right! The Indian passport does not require any prior visa arrangements for these countries and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival upon presentation of a valid passport and supporting documents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Visa on\nArrival?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Visa on arrival (VOA) is a seemingly hassle-free process wherein travelers get travel permit upon landing in the country without having to go through the paperwork or several visits to the Embassy. VOA is granted to an Indian traveler whose sole purpose of visiting the country is recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, conduct commercial activity etc and no other long-term purpose\/activity. There are various kinds of visas<\/a>, but the most common ones are tourist, business<\/a>, and in-transit visas. Some countries offer the visa on arrival free of cost, while others collect a visa fee. Depending on your citizenship, you will have the right to acquire visa on arrival to a number of nations across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Countries such as Singapore<\/a>, Malaysia<\/a>, Turkey<\/a>, Australia<\/a>, Canada<\/a>, US<\/a>, UK<\/a>, Schengen<\/a>, South Africa<\/a>, China<\/a>, New Zealand<\/a>, South Korea<\/a>, Japan<\/a> and many others require that you have a visa in advance before you are allowed to enter. For these countries, no visa means no trip. In this case, the choice is simple: you must get your visa before you go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, many other famous touristy countries offer their visitors a Visa on arrival. Let\u2019s have a look at few of the popular Visa on arrival countries:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Thailand<\/strong><\/a>: You can get a Thailand visa on arrival which allows passport holders of 21 different countries to enter Thailand for up to 15 days for purpose of tourism only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/a>: Sri Lanka does have a limited visa on arrival service for short stays for tourism, business or transit purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maldives<\/a><\/strong>:  A visa on arrival is available for free at the Male International Airport. This VOA entitles the visitor to a stay of up to 30 days, a period which can be extended for 60 more days through the Department of Immigration and Emigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indonesia<\/a><\/strong>: Indians get visa on arrival for a length of up to 30 days and extendable one time on discretion of the Immigration officer at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar<\/a><\/strong>: If arriving at the Doha International Airport, you can purchase a VOA that allows a stay of up to 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seychelles<\/a><\/strong>: A no-fee 30-day visa on arrival is issued at the arrival airport once the documentation is presented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

United Arab Emirates<\/a><\/strong> (UAE): Indians holding a valid US Visa<\/a> or green card can obtain Dubai visa on arrival<\/a> at a cost. The VOA allows a visitor to stay for up to 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oman<\/strong><\/a>: You may obtain a 10-day VOA at any port of entry by air, land, or sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madagascar<\/a><\/strong>: If you’re planning to stay less than 90 days, you can obtain a visa on arrival at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan<\/a><\/strong>: Visa on arrival will be valid for a period of 30 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiji<\/a><\/strong>: Entry visas are granted on arrival for a stay of 4 months or less for nationals of eligible countries including Indians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read<\/strong>: Visa-free countries for Indians to travel<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For obtaining a Visa\non arrival you may need to furnish the following documents on arrival:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n