Indian passport holders can travel to a total of 42 countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, America, Africa, the Caribbean and British Overseas Territories without having to obtain a separate visa. Let’s know how
Indian passport holders: Getting a US visa for Indians is a long and stressful process. But once it is approved, this single document opens the doors to many countries of the world. According to a report by Conde Nast Traveler, Indian passport holders holding a valid US visa can travel to a total of 42 countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, America, Africa, the Caribbean and British Overseas Territories without having to obtain a separate visa.
In the year 2024, 22 lakh Indians traveled to the US, which is an increase of about 50% compared to the figures before the pandemic. At present, India has become the second largest foreign tourist market for the US after the UK.
For Indian travellers, US visa is not just a gateway to the US, but also a hassle-free shortcut to explore many other regions.
You can visit these 42 countries on a single visa
| Country | Stay allowed | Details to remember |
|---|
| Malaysia | 5 days | Only in transit via Kuala Lumpur airports |
| Philippines | 14 days | Valid US visa required |
| Singapore | 96 hours | Valid onward ticket mandatory |
| Taiwan | 14 days | Requires online Travel Authorisation Certificate |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7 days | Entry only via Manas Airport |
| Armenia | 120 days | Visa on arrival with US visa |
| Oman | 30 days | E-visa on US visa |
| Qatar | 30 days | Visa waiver on arrival |
| UAE (Dubai) | 14 days | Visa on arrival |
| Bahrain | 2 weeks–3 months | Visa on arrival |
| Saudi Arabia | 90 days | Visa on arrival |
| Montenegro | 30 days |
| Albania | As per US visa validity |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 30 days |
| Georgia | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Türkiye | 30 days (via e-visa) |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Belize | 30 days |
| Costa Rica | 30 days |
| Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua (CA-4 region) | 90 days combined |
| Panama | 30 days |
| Antigua & Barbuda | 30 days |
| Aruba | 30 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Anguilla | 90 days |
| Bonaire | 90 days in 180-day period |
| Curaçao | 90 days in 180-day period |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Saint Martin | 90 days in 180-day period |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Argentina | As per US visa validity |
| Chile | 90 days |
| Colombia | 180 days |
| Egypt | Visa on arrival |
| São Tomé e Príncipe | 15 days |
| Bermuda | 45 days after US visa expiry |
| Turks & Caicos Islands | 90 days |
| Cayman Islands | 30 days |
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