While planning an international vacation, the first
thing that bothers us is the tedious procedure for Visa. The innumerable
documents and the time required for the Visa can totally dampen the mood of the
vacation and are also key deterrent factors for choosing a destination. But did
you know there are 59 international destinations where Indians can travel visa
free? To be precise there are three categories of Visa that Indians require in
these countries – 1. No Visa, 2. e-Visa, 3. Visa on arrival.
Read more to know The Suitcase’s pick of favourite destinations where Indians should
plan a trip right away, as these countries are inviting us with open arms! (Sans
Visa)
No
Visa:
1.Fiji
Fiji is an archipelago of 332 islands in the South
Pacific. Famous for its rocky landscape of blue lagoons, palm swarming beaches,
soft coral dive and pearly beaches, you cannot get more close to the nature.
Accommodation options ranges from affordable to hotels to exclusive five star
resorts and private islands as well. It’s a dream destination for weddings and
honeymoons as the country takes you in a trance.
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2. Macau
Known as the Las Vegas of Asia because of enormous
casinos and extravagant malls, the glitz and glamour of this country is
contagious. Macau never sleeps and owns striking landmarks like Macau towers. A
small peninsula in mainland China, Macau is across the Pearl River delta from
Hongkong. The country also boasts of rich culture, temples, picturesque
landscape, heritage monuments and oodles of adventurous activities.
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3. Trinidad
& Tobago
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago is a twin island
country off the northern edge of South America. Part of Caribbean islands, it
shares boundaries with exotic locations of Barbados, Venezuela, Grenada &
Guyana. Untouched coastline with extraordinary beaches, deep gorges, humongous
waterfalls and distinctive species of wildlife, the atmosphere will leave you
asking for more!
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4. Ecuador
Surrounded by Colombia, Peru and Pacific Ocean,
Ecudor also includes the famous wildlife rich Galapagos Islands which lie in
the north-western South America. The diverse landscape also encompasses Amazon
jungle, Pacific coast & Andes highland. When you have four different worlds
in one then “All You Need is Ecuador”.
5. Jamaica
Another gem in the Caribbean Island nation, has a
lush topography of mountains, rainforests & reef-lined beaches. Hometown of
Bob Marley, the most popular destinations around Jamaica are Montego Bay, Ocho
Rios & Negril that is famous for the best of resorts renowned for diving
and snorkelling. At night Jamaica comes alive. With reggae beats, live music,
dancing on the beach until dawn, this country knows how to live life.
e-Visa
1. Kenya
From Nairobi’s wildlife reserve to Tanzania’s Mt.Kilimanjaro,
the country witnesses the annual great wildlife wild beast migration. The
country in East Africa with coastline of Indian Ocean encompasses Savannah,
Lakelands, Great Rift Valley and mountain highland with abundant flora and
fauna.
2. Bahrain
Comprising of more than 30 islands in the middle
eastern of Persian Gulf, the kingdom of Bahrain is flanked by Saudi Arabia and
Qatar. With a rich history of kings and queens, the forts, museums &
mosques are spectator’s delight. A shopper’s paradise, the food is lip smacking
and motor sports are a favourite pastime of the people.
2. Myanmar
One of India’s neighbours, Myanmar shares its
boundaries with Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. The city of Yangon
(formerly known as Rangoon) is famous for bustling markets, abundant parks
& lakes and plentiful of Pagodas as the history dates back to Buddhist
relics. The Indian-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway will be one of its kind
roadtrip for every traveller!
4. Zimbabwe
The thundering sound of Victoria falls is music to the ears
when it cascade 108m into Batoka George making it ideal for white river rafting
and bungee jumping. Home to hippos, rhinos and other diverse wildlife, Zimbabwe
is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. There are four different world
heritage sites declared by UNESCO. The abundance of rock art and ruins bear
dated Pre-Middle Stone Age, makes “The history of Zimbabwe rich”, an
understatement.
5. Rwanda
The land of thousand hills – Rwanda is an East African
country which got its name as a reason of green mountain landscape. The capital
of the country Kigali is known for pulsating night life. Boarding Congo and
Uganda, the famous Volcanoes National Park is home to mountain gorillas. The
park has four other forested volcanoes.
Visa on Arrival
1. Jordan
A haven in the region of conflict, Jordan, an Arab
nation has charmed visitors for centuries with its world heritage sites, ancient
monuments, natural reserves and seaside resorts. You can experience the ancient
ruins of Petra, the desert of Wadi Rum, the extraordinary Dead Sea and many such
unique things in Jordan.
2. Tanzania
Abode to the big five (elephant, lion, leopard,
buffalo, rhino) in the safari Mecca of Serengeti National Park, home to Africa’s
highest mountain – Mt Kilimanjaro with the wilderness of Kilimanjaro National
Park, the most exotic tropical islands of Zanzibar and the Mafia Marine Park
where whales & sharks swim through the reefs; Tanzania, an East African
country has all this and much more adventure wrapped in one country.
3. Seychelles
An archipelago of 100+ islands in the Indian Ocean,
Seychelles is loved for its beaches, coral reefs, natural reserves and the rare
Aldabra tortoises. Victoria has mountain rainforest and Morne Seychellois
National park with the beauty of white sand beaches in Beau Vallon.
4. Antarctica
Yes, you read it right. The white beauty of
Antarctica, home to the joyous penguins along with other rich wildlife like
seals and albatrosses, gives visa on arrival to Indians. Antarctica is in the
South Pole of planet Earth and is virtually uninhabited with chunks of ice
covered all around. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctica
peninsula with stunning iceberg flanked passages, mountain ranges and nature’s grandeur.
Antarctica’s peculiar beauty will haunt you forever!
5. Maldives
Unmatched luxury, pearly white beaches, blue lagoons
and astonishing under water life makes Maldives, a tropical nation in Indian
Ocean, an obvious choice for a pampered holiday. Proud owner of few of the world’s
most extravagant hotels and resorts, Maldives will spoil you with choices.
This compilation of 15 countries is highly
recommended as an addition to the bucket list of die-hard travellers or the beginners
who want to travel a journey free of documentation hassles or unnecessary waste of time.
However, it is important to note that there is usually a time limit to how long
you can stay in each country which varies significantly. Depending on the
purpose of travel & duration of stay, you could be eligible to apply for
visa or extension of visa in case you were issued one on arrival.
Bon Voyage!
