Easiest Countries to Get a Tourist Visa for Indians
Not every visa-required country is a hassle — these are the ones with the least friction.
"Easiest visa" isn't only about visa-free destinations — several countries that technically require a visa have a genuinely simple e-visa process: a short online form, minimal documentation, and approval within a few days. These are worth knowing separately from the fully visa-free list, since they open up destinations that feel harder than they actually are.
Fully visa-free (simplest possible)
Maldives, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, and Bhutan require no visa application at all for Indian passport holders — just a valid passport and, in most cases, a return ticket and proof of accommodation.
Simple e-visa — minimal documents, fast approval
Vietnam and Sri Lanka both use online e-visa/ETA systems that typically approve within a few days, requiring little beyond a passport scan and basic travel details — genuinely low-friction compared to an embassy visa application.
Visa-on-arrival — no advance application, but not visa-free
Some destinations let you apply and pay at the airport itself rather than in advance — convenient in that there's no pre-travel paperwork, though it does mean an airport queue and payment at arrival rather than zero friction.
What makes a visa process "easy" in practice
Three things matter most: whether the application is fully online (versus requiring an in-person consulate visit), how many supporting documents are required, and how fast approval typically comes through. Schengen and similar embassy-processed visas score low on all three — see our Schengen visa guide if that's on your list — while e-visa destinations score well on all three.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries have the simplest visa process for Indians?
Vietnam and Sri Lanka's e-visa systems are among the simplest visa-required processes — a short online application with minimal documents and approval typically within a few days.
Is visa-on-arrival easier than an e-visa?
It removes advance paperwork, but you still need to queue and pay at the airport, and there's a small risk of delay if documentation isn't ready. An e-visa, applied for and approved before you fly, is generally the smoother option when both are available.
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