Do you know that there are many countries which offer Visa On Arrival for Indian Citizens? There was a time when traveling to any foreign country would mean applying for Visa.
Today, India’s passport is considered as a decent passport and many countries do offer Visa On Arrival for Indians. Here’s the complete list.
Citizens of India will require a visa to enter Tanzania. If you are applying for visa to Tanzania you can get it either from the Tanzania High Commission or upon arrival in Tanzania.
Documents Required For Tanzanian Visa For Indian Citizens
Passport ( With minimum 6 months validity )
Application form duly signed.
2 Recently Taken Passport Size Photographs
A photocopy of return ticket
Invitation letter from the Tanzanian counterpart
Proof of yellow fever vaccinations
If applicant is a minor ( under 18) evidence of parental authority or legal guardians is required
Fiji is a country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago of around 300 islands. The country is famous for its rugged landscapes, pristine beaches, coral reefs, and lagoons.
Visa on Arrival
Indian’s do not require a pre-entry Visa for entry to Fiji. Visas will be issued on arrival upon entry into Fiji.
Required Documents
Passport Valid For At-least 6 months
Valid Return Ticket or Onward Ticket
Hotel Booking
Original Bank Statements For 3 months
Foreign Exchange
Visa on Arrival is valid for 4 months. The Visa is extendable in Fiji
The Maldives is a beautiful South Asian country located in the Indian ocean. It is one of the smallest countries in terms of population and size. The Maldives is one of the popular tourist destinations in the world and several Indians travel to this location every year.
The Maldivian government gives Visa On Arrival for Indian citizens. This visa is valid for a period of 30 days. The visa can be extended up to 60 days at the Maldives.
Documents Required For Maldives Visa
Passport: The passport should not expire 6 months from the date of travel
Tickets: The visitor should have air tickets to fly out of Maldives
Finance: The visitor should have enough finance to pay for the length of their stay.
Accommodation: The visitor should have proof of stay documents
Two photographs: two recent photographs are required
Visa Fees
The visa on arrival is free of charge. However, to extend the Visa an additional fee of around Rs 3000 needs to be paid.
Mauritius Visa On Arrival For Indian Citizens
Mauritius is one of the most sought after destinations for travel all over the world. Indian nationals can get a visa on arrival at the port of entry. Therefore, there is no need to process any documents prior to arrival.
Documents Needed For Visa On Arrival
Original Passport ( 6 months validity and 2 blank pages )
Two recent colored photographs with 3.5 by 4.5 cm white background
Confirmed Returned Ticket
Confirmed Hotel Booking
Boarding Pass
Sufficient Currency in the form of Cash, Travelers Cheque or Currency ( $100 per day )
Visa On Arrival form
Visa Length
Mauritius Visa On Arrival is a single entry visa given for a period of 60 days.
Bali is a popular holiday destination for the Indian traveler. Indians love to travel to Bali not only for its pristine beaches but also for it’s social & cultural ties. The visa process for Bali is similar to the Indonesian visa process. Here are some of the Visas you can get to visit Bali.
Holiday Stay <30 days
Indonesia offers Visa-free entry to the country to citizens of around 169 countries including India. Indian passport holders can visit Indonesia for a period of 30 days. This time frame for this Visa is 30 days from the date of arrival in Indonesia. This visa cannot be extended and tourists are expected to leave Indonesia as soon as they finish their 30 days quota.
Holiday Stay Between 30-60 days
Visitors who wish to stay in Indonesia for more than 30 days need to apply for VoA ( Visa On Arrival )as per the Visa rules and regulations. Nationals of around 61 countries including India can avail this facility by applying for Visa on Arrival at designated airports and seaports.
Requirements for Visa on Arrival
The passport that is valid for 6 months
A ticket showing that you are leaving Indonesia
Proof of accommodation
Visa Fees of USD $35
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Bali. The minimum amount required is USD $100 per day.
Visa on arrival Procedure
The procedure for Visa on Arrival is simple. The passengers will get a Passenger Arrival Card upon landing in Indonesia. The passenger arrival card needs to be filled before giving to the Passport Control. After submitting the required Visa Fee passengers will get the VoA and an entry stamp at the passport.
This Visa is initially valid for 30 days but you can get a 30-day extension if you wish to stay for a longer time. Visitors who are planning to stay longer can start their application at least 7 days before expiry of the Visa.
The cost of a visa extension is approximately $45 plus an additional Visa agent fee.
Social & Cultural Visa B-211 for Indian Citizens
Social & Tourist Visa B-211 is valid straightway for 60 days. B-211 can be extended up to 4 times for a stay of 30 days each. To apply for a social visa you need to have an invitation letter from an Indonesian resident.
This visa can only be applied from an Indonesian embassy abroad. Social Cultural Visa is issued to travelers who intend to visit Indonesia for short courses, meetings, sports activities, visiting family and other social activities.
The Social & Cultural Visa is a single entry visa. That means if you leave the country before Visa expiration you cannot use this Visa to come back. You have to use a new visa.
Holiday-longer than 60 days
Several options are there if you want to stay even longer than 60 days. As a tourist, you can leave Indonesia and enter the country again. Or you can discuss it with your Visa agent so that he may guide you for better options.
Indonesia is an archipelago of around 18000 islands. Most famous islands are Java, Bali, and Lombok islands. Bali is a popular tourist destination for an Indian tourist. Bali is one of the most sought after destinations for digital nomads.
Overall, Indonesia can be considered as a cool country. However, the tourists are advised to be cautious of some stringent laws prevalent there. Also, the tourist are advised to read the news before going to Indonesia. The islands are sometimes hit by earthquakes and tsunamis.
