For all those who spend a considerable amount of their holidays and money on international trips, you know what the process of getting a visa accompanies.
Think of those long hours spent getting your documents in order, then getting an appointment, then going through with the face-to-face interview at the visa centre. And then, of course, is the toughest part of the journey: Waiting to see if you have been granted a visa or not.
For countries that have notoriously difficult visa rules in place for Indian passport holders (Europe, USA, are you listening?), waiting for the visa seems a Herculean task.
What is worse is during this waiting period, you don't even know whether to begin planning an itinerary or not. And then by the time you actually get your visa-stamped passport, you need to rush through your travel planning because there's hardly any time left. Unless you apply for a visa all those months in advance!
On your ordinary Indian passport, as of 2018, you can travel visa-free to 25 countries. You can get a visa on arrival in 41 countries this year, and you need a pre-travel visa for 132 countries.
So the next time you are thinking of a foreign trip, maybe choose one of those countries where you can apply for an e-visa.
WHAT IS AN E-VISA?
Short for electronic visa, an e-visa is what you can apply online on the visa website of a particular country. An e-visa is essentially the same as a sticker visa that is stamped on your passport, except that you can apply for it on your own instead of going through an agency (VFS, usually, that looks after visa applications from Indian passport holders to the maximum number of countries).
Take a look at some of these beautiful countries that offer e-visa to Indian passport holders. That takes care of some of your visa worries.
MALAYSIA
E-VISA FOR INDIANS: Malaysia offers e-visa for Indians at a cost of Rs 2,800 for a period of 15 days' stay in the country. Before April 2017, a visa to Malaysia for Indian passport holders took 2 to 15 days to be approved. But with the number of tourists from India going up each month, the Malaysian government eased visa rules for Indian passport holders.
Now, Indians can get an eNTRI note (arrival registration) and can enter Malaysia for stay up to 15 days. The eNTRI visa is approved within one to two hours of applying: this is the main advantage of this visa.
If you want to stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days, a single entry visa will cost you Rs 4,000 and a multiple entry visa is for Rs 4,500.
WHY GO: The Southeast Asian country is home to a mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European culture. The capital city, Kuala Lumpur , has some breathtaking architectural marvels including the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers. Malacca is known for its laidback air and historic attractions. Penang is Malaysia's most-visited attraction and the island's capital, Georgetown, is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
UAE
E-VISA FOR INDIANS: UAE has the e-visa facility for Indian passport holders. The applicant is supposed to fill the e-visa form and submit it along with a copy of the passport. After the verification is done, the passport and e-visa can be collected from the UAE Consular Section within a maximum period of 5 working days. The cost of an e-visa to UAE for Indian passport holders is Rs 3,000 (AED 150).
WHY GO: United Arab Emirates consists of seven Emirates, with its capital in Abu Dhabi. Dubai is home to the Burj Khalifa tower and has numerous sites of attraction. It is known for its extravagant shopping districts and entertainment centres.
VIETNAM
E-VISA FOR INDIANS: Vietnam allows Indian passport holders to obtain an e-visa to enter the country. Once you've filled the e-visa form and paid the money, USD 25 (Rs 1,837), the visa application is processed within 3 working days. The e-visa allows Indian passport holders a stay of 30 days in the country, single entry.
WHY GO: The Southeast Asian country is known for its pristine beaches and rivers. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam and the second largest city is the country, has featured on many Top 10 Cities To Visit lists over the past years. Vietnam's largest city and commercial centre Ho Chi Minh City, earlier called Saigon, has several attractions of historical importance. The Ha Long bay, famous for its otherworldly sceneries, is among Vietnam's most-Instagrammed destinations.
MYANMAR
E-VISA FOR INDIANS: Myanmar, earlier Burma, offers e-visa to Indian passport holders for several entry points including the Yangon International Airport. The e-visa usually takes 3 working days to arrive. After you've filled the form and applied for the visa, you will get an approval letter within 3 working days if your visa application is approved. A printout of the approval letter needs to be shown to the immigration officer at your port of entry in order to enter Myanmar.
The e-visa allows stay in Myanmar for 28 days for tourism purposes and is valid for 90 days from the day it is issued. The tourist e-visa costs Rs 2,800 for an Indian passport holder.
WHY GO: Myanmar's former capital city Yangon, earlier Rangoon, is of historic importance to Indians. The towering Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is breathtaking to say the least. Nyapidaw, officially spelled Nay Pi Taw, is the capital city and the seat of the Myanmar government. Cities like Bagan and Mandalay are scenic and known for the sights they have to offer.
GEORGIA
E-VISA FOR INDIANS: Georgia allows Indian passport holders the option of entering the country on an e-visa. The e-visa for tourism is valid for a period of 120 days from the date it is issued, with visitors having the right to stay in Georgia up to 30 days. The visa fees are USD 20 (Rs 1,837).
WHY GO: Georgia sits at the intersection of Europe and Asia, and goes without saying, gives tourists a unique amalgamation of Eurasian culture. The capital city, Tbilisi, is famous for its stunning architecture and cobblestone streets. The country is home to more than 2,000 mineral springs and more than 12,000 UNESCO World Heritage sites. read more
Think of those long hours spent getting your documents in order, then getting an appointment, then going through with the face-to-face interview at the visa centre. And then, of course, is the toughest part of the journey: Waiting to see if you have been granted a visa or not.
For countries that have notoriously difficult visa rules in place for Indian passport holders (Europe, USA, are you listening?), waiting for the visa seems a Herculean task.
What is worse is during this waiting period, you don't even know whether to begin planning an itinerary or not. And then by the time you actually get your visa-stamped passport, you need to rush through your travel planning because there's hardly any time left. Unless you apply for a visa all those months in advance!
On your ordinary Indian passport, as of 2018, you can travel visa-free to 25 countries. You can get a visa on arrival in 41 countries this year, and you need a pre-travel visa for 132 countries.
So the next time you are thinking of a foreign trip, maybe choose one of those countries where you can apply for an e-visa.
WHAT IS AN E-VISA?
Short for electronic visa, an e-visa is what you can apply online on the visa website of a particular country. An e-visa is essentially the same as a sticker visa that is stamped on your passport, except that you can apply for it on your own instead of going through an agency (VFS, usually, that looks after visa applications from Indian passport holders to the maximum number of countries).
Take a look at some of these beautiful countries that offer e-visa to Indian passport holders. That takes care of some of your visa worries.
MALAYSIA
Now, Indians can get an eNTRI note (arrival registration) and can enter Malaysia for stay up to 15 days. The eNTRI visa is approved within one to two hours of applying: this is the main advantage of this visa.
If you want to stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days, a single entry visa will cost you Rs 4,000 and a multiple entry visa is for Rs 4,500.
WHY GO: The Southeast Asian country is home to a mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European culture. The capital city, Kuala Lumpur , has some breathtaking architectural marvels including the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers. Malacca is known for its laidback air and historic attractions. Penang is Malaysia's most-visited attraction and the island's capital, Georgetown, is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
UAE
E-VISA FOR INDIANS: UAE has the e-visa facility for Indian passport holders. The applicant is supposed to fill the e-visa form and submit it along with a copy of the passport. After the verification is done, the passport and e-visa can be collected from the UAE Consular Section within a maximum period of 5 working days. The cost of an e-visa to UAE for Indian passport holders is Rs 3,000 (AED 150).
WHY GO: United Arab Emirates consists of seven Emirates, with its capital in Abu Dhabi. Dubai is home to the Burj Khalifa tower and has numerous sites of attraction. It is known for its extravagant shopping districts and entertainment centres.
VIETNAM
E-VISA FOR INDIANS: Vietnam allows Indian passport holders to obtain an e-visa to enter the country. Once you've filled the e-visa form and paid the money, USD 25 (Rs 1,837), the visa application is processed within 3 working days. The e-visa allows Indian passport holders a stay of 30 days in the country, single entry.
WHY GO: The Southeast Asian country is known for its pristine beaches and rivers. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam and the second largest city is the country, has featured on many Top 10 Cities To Visit lists over the past years. Vietnam's largest city and commercial centre Ho Chi Minh City, earlier called Saigon, has several attractions of historical importance. The Ha Long bay, famous for its otherworldly sceneries, is among Vietnam's most-Instagrammed destinations.
MYANMAR
E-VISA FOR INDIANS: Myanmar, earlier Burma, offers e-visa to Indian passport holders for several entry points including the Yangon International Airport. The e-visa usually takes 3 working days to arrive. After you've filled the form and applied for the visa, you will get an approval letter within 3 working days if your visa application is approved. A printout of the approval letter needs to be shown to the immigration officer at your port of entry in order to enter Myanmar.
The e-visa allows stay in Myanmar for 28 days for tourism purposes and is valid for 90 days from the day it is issued. The tourist e-visa costs Rs 2,800 for an Indian passport holder.
WHY GO: Myanmar's former capital city Yangon, earlier Rangoon, is of historic importance to Indians. The towering Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is breathtaking to say the least. Nyapidaw, officially spelled Nay Pi Taw, is the capital city and the seat of the Myanmar government. Cities like Bagan and Mandalay are scenic and known for the sights they have to offer.
GEORGIA
E-VISA FOR INDIANS: Georgia allows Indian passport holders the option of entering the country on an e-visa. The e-visa for tourism is valid for a period of 120 days from the date it is issued, with visitors having the right to stay in Georgia up to 30 days. The visa fees are USD 20 (Rs 1,837).
WHY GO: Georgia sits at the intersection of Europe and Asia, and goes without saying, gives tourists a unique amalgamation of Eurasian culture. The capital city, Tbilisi, is famous for its stunning architecture and cobblestone streets. The country is home to more than 2,000 mineral springs and more than 12,000 UNESCO World Heritage sites. read more
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+ DHA licence of expats won’t be cancelled on their exit
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+ Marriage Solemnization at Indian Consulate
+ Tips to avoid job scams and Fakes Certificates
+ How to settle UAE bank loan from outside the country?
+ Two year 'Visiting Doctor's Licence' in Dubai
+ Qualifications to be a teacher in UAE
+ Good conduct certificate must for teachers in UAE
+ Top 10 Passports in the World, UAE passport ranked the most powerful
+ Driving License Validation Letter from RTA (Dubai)
+ No need driver's licence test for drivers from these countries
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+ UAE Alcohol Law
+ Death Cases and formalities at different departments in Dubai
+ Saudi Arabia reduces visa fee for Pakistanis
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+ Visa-free European travel destinations from UAE
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