Before you book
Visas, permits and taxes.
Short notes for Indian passport holders, each linked to its official source. Checked 21 September 2026. Rules change, so confirm with us before you pay.
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Abroad
Entry rules by country.
Vietnam
Indian passport holders are not visa-exempt for Vietnam and need an e-visa before travel, valid up to 90 days. Apply only on the national portal; other sites are not official.
Source: Vietnam national e-visa portal · checked 21 September 2026
Bali, Indonesia
Apply online for Indonesia’s electronic Visa on Arrival: 30 days, extendable once by 30 days, plus Bali’s separate tourist levy paid through the Love Bali portal. Your passport must be valid for six months from arrival.
Source: Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia · checked 21 September 2026
Thailand
Indian passport holders currently have a 30-day visa exemption for tourism, in effect from 15 September 2026. You must also file the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within 72 hours of arrival.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi · checked 21 September 2026
Singapore
A visa is required before travel; there is no visa on arrival for Indian passport holders. Apply online through ICA’s e-visa system before you fly.
Source: ICA Singapore · checked 21 September 2026
Malaysia
Visa-exempt for tourist visits of up to 30 days, extended through 31 December 2026. File the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online before you arrive.
Source: Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked 21 September 2026
The UAE
Indian passport holders need a UAE visa before travel. Holders of a valid US visa or Green Card, or a UK or EU residence visa, can get a 14-day visa on arrival, extendable once.
Source: GDRFA Dubai · checked 21 September 2026
Azerbaijan
Apply for an e-visa on the official ASAN Visa portal before travel: single entry, valid 90 days from issue, for a stay of up to 30 days.
Source: Republic of Azerbaijan e-Visa Portal · checked 21 September 2026
Kazakhstan
Indian citizens can enter visa-free for up to 14 continuous days per visit, capped at 42 days within any rolling 180-day period, under Government Decree 464.
Source: Embassy of India, Astana · checked 21 September 2026
Hong Kong
Complete the free Pre-Arrival Registration online before you travel; it is valid six months and allows multiple visa-free visits of up to 14 days each.
Source: Hong Kong Immigration Department · checked 21 September 2026
Nepal
No visa is needed. Carry a valid Indian passport or the original Election Commission of India voter ID card with photograph; Aadhaar and other documents are not accepted.
Source: Embassy of India, Kathmandu · checked 21 September 2026
Sri Lanka
Indian citizens can get a Sri Lanka tourist ETA free of charge for a 30-day stay. Apply only on the official portal; other “Sri Lanka visa” sites charge an unnecessary fee.
Source: Sri Lanka ETA official portal · checked 21 September 2026
Bhutan
No visa is needed; Indian nationals apply for an entry permit online with a valid passport or voter ID card, and pay a Sustainable Development Fee of ₹1,200 per person per night.
Source: Department of Immigration, Bhutan · checked 21 September 2026
Switzerland (Schengen)
India is not visa-exempt for Switzerland; apply for a Schengen visa through VFS Global well before travel, with biometrics and travel insurance of at least €30,000 cover.
Source: Embassy of Switzerland in India · checked 21 September 2026
In India
Registrations and permits.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Indian citizens need no permit to visit; only foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit. Tribal reserve areas stay off-limits to everyone.
Source: ANIIDCO, Andaman & Nicobar Administration · checked 21 September 2026
Ladakh
Indian visitors pay Ladakh’s one-time environment fee plus a daily wildlife conservation fee online instead of taking an Inner Line Permit. Carry the receipt.
Source: LAHDC Leh permit portal · checked 21 September 2026
Meghalaya
No Inner Line Permit is required for Meghalaya. A valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID is enough.
Source: Meghalaya Tourism · checked 21 September 2026
Lakshadweep (Agatti Island)
Every visitor, including Indian citizens, needs an entry permit from the Lakshadweep Administration before travelling; apply online at least 14 days ahead.
Source: Lakshadweep ePermit portal · checked 21 September 2026
Money
Taxes on a package.
TCS on overseas packages
From 1 April 2026 an overseas tour package attracts a flat 2% Tax Collected at Source, with no minimum amount. It is a credit against your income tax, not an extra charge: claim it when you file.
Source: Income Tax Department, TCS notice · checked 21 September 2026
GST on tour packages
Tour operator services are taxed at 5% GST on the package value, without input tax credit.
Source: CBIC, Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) · checked 21 September 2026
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