50+ Countries Offering e-Visas to Indians in 2025
Indian travellers now enjoy unprecedented global mobility. In 2025, more than 50 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and Latin America have adopted e-Visas or electronic travel authorisations (eTAs) for Indian passport holders. This digital transformation makes international travel faster, easier, and more accessible than ever before.
Surge in e-Visa Applications
According to Atlys, a leading visa processing platform, e-Visas accounted for 82% of all visa applications in India in 2025, compared to 79% in 2024. The steady rise highlights how quickly travellers and governments are moving toward digital-first travel systems.
Popular e-Visa destinations for Indians include:
- UAE
- Vietnam
- Indonesia
- Hong Kong
- Egypt
Notably, Sri Lanka recorded a 7x surge in applications compared to 2024, while Georgia saw a 2.6x increase, signalling growing interest in non-traditional destinations.
Regional Trends in e-Visa Access
Asia
- Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia
- Stays range from 14 to 90 days
- Vietnam offers 30-day stays with visas valid for 90 days
Africa
- Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Morocco
- Stay periods between 30–90 days
Europe
- Albania, Moldova, and Russia now allow digital visa applications
Caribbean & Latin America
- Cuba, Suriname, Colombia, and the Bahamas
Oceania
- Australia and New Zealand continue to streamline access via e-Visas and eTAs
Why e-Visas Matter for Indian Travellers
e-Visas are transforming how Indians travel:
- Speed & Certainty: Faster approvals reduce stress for last-minute trips.
- Accessibility: Online applications mean no embassy visits or paperwork delays.
- Flexibility: Enables spontaneous short-haul and leisure travel.
- Tourism Growth: Countries adopting e-Visas report higher visitor numbers from India.
