Diwali Long Weekend: Planning an international trip this Diwali? Good news — Indian passport holders can now visit several countries without a visa.
Recently, the Philippines joined the list of visa-free destinations for Indians. Plus, Air India has started direct flights from Delhi to Manila, cutting travel time to just 7 hours, making it easier to explore the Philippines this festive season.
Where Can Indians Travel Without a Visa?
As per the Henley Passport Report 2025, Indian citizens can now enjoy visa-free travel to 30 countries and visa-on-arrival access to 28 countries.
Visa-Free Countries
You can visit countries like Philippines, Thailand, Mauritius, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Fiji, Bhutan, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Angola, Rwanda, and many more without a visa.
Full List (30 Countries):
Angola, Barbados, Bhutan, British Virgin Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Haiti, Iran, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Macau, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montserrat, Nepal, Niue, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu.
Visa-on-Arrival Countries
Countries like Indonesia, Cambodia, Jordan, Maldives, Myanmar, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe offer visa-on-arrival facilities to Indian travelers.
Full List (28 Countries):
Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Palau Islands, Qatar, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Saint Lucia, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Zimbabwe.
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
Some countries, such as Seychelles, provide an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or Digital Travel Permit, allowing Indians to apply online and travel with ease.
Why Is This Occasion Special?
This year, Diwali falls at the end of October, which also brings one of the longest long weekends of the year.
Travelers can make the most of this break without taking long leaves. Popular beach destinations like Manila, Cebu, and Boracay in the Philippines are perfect for a quick getaway.
In total, Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries — visa-free, on-arrival, or with an ETA — making this Diwali the perfect time for an international holiday.
