e-Visa Countries for Indians in 2026 (Apply-Online List, with Portals)
By Saanvi Iyer (Saanvi Iyer tracks visa-policy changes for Indian passport holders across 190+ destinations, cross-checking Henley rankings, the MEA visa-facility list and each country's official portal so the numbers you read are the numbers you'll meet at immigration.) · Published · Last updated · 12 min read
More than 60 countries let Indian passport holders skip the embassy and apply online in 2026 — from Vietnam, Egypt and Azerbaijan to Kenya, Tanzania and Georgia. Here is the full e-Visa list, grouped by region, with the official portals.
Quick answer
As of 2026, Indian passport holders can apply for a visa fully online (e-Visa / eTA) for roughly 60+ countries — the MEA's visa-facility list cites about 66. The most popular for Indians are Vietnam (USD 25, 90 days), Egypt (USD 25, 30 days), Azerbaijan (USD 25, 30 days, ASAN portal), Kenya (eTA, ~USD 30+ processing), Georgia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan and Cambodia. An e-Visa is granted before you fly (apply 3–7 days ahead), unlike a visa-on-arrival. Always apply on the country's official .gov portal, not a lookalike agent site, and verify the current fee — fees and rules change. Verify before booking.
e-Visa vs visa-on-arrival vs visa-free — know the difference
These three get mixed up constantly, and the difference matters for how you plan:
- e-Visa — you apply online and get an approved visa (a PDF or eTA) before you travel. You must hold it at check-in; airlines won't board you without it. This is the safest of the "easy" categories because approval happens on the ground in India.
- Visa-on-arrival (VoA) — you get the visa at the destination airport after landing, paying a fee at the counter. No advance approval, but you queue on arrival and carry the risk of refusal at the border. See our visa-on-arrival list for Indians.
- Visa-free — no visa at all; you just need a passport and the usual onward-ticket/funds proof. See the visa-free countries list.
Many countries offer more than one — Indonesia and Cambodia, for example, have both an e-Visa and a VoA. When both exist, the e-Visa is almost always the smarter choice: same cost, no airport queue, and you know you're approved before you spend on flights. The FlightGPT visa hub shows which category applies per country.
Asia & the Caucasus — the e-Visa list
This is where most Indian e-Visa trips happen. Fees are as of June 2026 and move — confirm on the official portal.
| Country | Stay | Approx fee (2026) | Official portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | up to 90 days | USD 25 single / 50 multi | evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn |
| Azerbaijan | 30 days | USD 25 | evisa.gov.az (ASAN) |
| Georgia | 30 days (or visa-free with a Schengen/US visa) | ~USD 20–25 | evisa.gov.ge |
| Cambodia | 30 days | ~USD 30 + service | evisa.gov.kh |
| Indonesia (e-VOA) | 30 days (extendable once) | IDR 500,000 (~₹3,000) | evisa.imigrasi.go.id |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days | ~USD 20 | e-visa.gov.uz |
| Kyrgyzstan | up to 60 days | ~USD 55–80 | evisa.e-gov.kg |
| Tajikistan | up to 60 days | ~USD 30–50 | evisa.tj |
| Myanmar | 28 days | ~USD 50 | evisa.moip.gov.mm |
| Sri Lanka (ETA) | 30 days | fee waived in 2026 — verify | eta.gov.lk |
Two important 2026 notes: Vietnam ended its short visa-free window for Indians, so the e-Visa is now the route (USD 25, 90 days, multiple-entry available) — see the Vietnam e-Visa guide. And Sri Lanka waived its tourist ETA fee for Indians in 2026; you should still apply for the free ETA online — see the Sri Lanka visa page.
Africa — the e-Visa / eTA list
Africa has moved heavily to online visas, which has made safari and Nile trips far easier for Indians. Headline options:
- Kenya (eTA) — Kenya abolished visas in 2024 and runs an Electronic Travel Authorisation instead; you apply at etakenya.go.ke. As of June 2026 there's a processing fee around USD 30+; note it's no longer free. Up to 90 days.
- Egypt — e-Visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg, around USD 25 single-entry, 30-day stay. (Egypt also offers VoA via authorised banks at the airport.) See the Egypt visa guide.
- Tanzania — e-Visa at visa.immigration.go.tz, around USD 50, up to 90 days.
- Ethiopia — e-Visa at evisa.gov.et, 30 or 90 days.
- Others — Uganda, Rwanda (eTA), Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Benin, Madagascar and more offer e-Visas; fees vary widely (USD 20–100). South Africa is rolling out an e-Visa/eTA for Indians — verify current status.
African e-Visa fees are the most volatile of any region, so the date-stamped figures here are starting points only. Always confirm on the official portal and budget for the forex markup your Indian card adds. Compare flights to Nairobi, Cairo or Dar es Salaam in the FlightGPT chat.
Europe, the Americas & the Middle East
Outside Asia and Africa, the e-Visa list for Indians includes:
- Turkey — e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr, but for Indians it's conditional: you need a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa to qualify online. Without one, a full Turkey visa is required. See countries you can enter with a Schengen visa.
- Albania, Serbia — offer e-Visa routes for Indians (alongside the Schengen-visa exemption).
- Russia — unified e-Visa at evisa.kdmid.ru, USD 52, 16-day single-entry. See the Russia e-Visa guide.
- Cuba, Suriname — e-Visa / e-tourist card options.
- Iran — now requires an e-Visa for Indians (visa-free entry was suspended on 22 November 2025) via evisatraveller.mfa.ir; see the Iran visa guide.
- Kuwait — e-Visa available to Indians holding a valid US/UK/Schengen visa or GCC residence.
The recurring 2026 theme: some "e-Visa" routes for Indians are conditional on already holding a Schengen/US/UK visa (Turkey, Kuwait), so they straddle two of our lists. Check the specific eligibility on the official portal before assuming you qualify.
How to apply for an e-Visa without getting scammed
The biggest risk with e-Visas isn't refusal — it's fake portals. Search results for "[country] e-visa" are flooded with agent sites that charge two to five times the official fee and sometimes never deliver. Protect yourself:
- Use the official .gov / .gov.[country] portal only. Cross-check the URL against the MEA visa-facility page (mea.gov.in/vffin) or the country's embassy site in India.
- Apply 3–7 days before travel — most e-Visas issue in 3 working days, but build a buffer for photo or document re-submissions.
- Keep files ready — a clean passport bio-page scan and a recent white-background photo are the usual uploads; the polycarbonate finish on Indian passports reflects flash, so scan or shoot in daylight.
- Pay with a Visa/Mastercard — most portals don't accept RuPay; a zero-forex card (Niyo, Fi, IndusInd) avoids the 3.5% markup.
- Print two copies of the approved e-Visa and carry them — airline check-in staff in India will ask for it.
Because fees and eligibility shift, treat every figure here as date-stamped to June 2026 and confirm on the official site. Then plan the trip and compare live fares in the FlightGPT chat; our visa hub links each country's official portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries offer an e-Visa to Indian passport holders in 2026?
Around 60+ — the MEA visa-facility list cites about 66 countries offering an e-Visa or eTA to Indian ordinary passport holders. Popular ones include Vietnam, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Kenya, Georgia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Cambodia and Russia.
What's the difference between an e-Visa and a visa-on-arrival?
An e-Visa is approved online before you fly, so you board your flight already holding it. A visa-on-arrival is issued at the destination airport after you land. When a country offers both, the e-Visa is usually better — same cost, no airport queue, and you know you're approved before booking flights.
How much does a Vietnam e-Visa cost for Indians in 2026?
About USD 25 for single-entry and USD 50 for multiple-entry, valid for up to 90 days, applied at the official portal evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. Vietnam ended its short visa-free window for Indians, so the e-Visa is now the standard route. Verify the live fee before applying.
Is the Kenya eTA still free for Indians?
No. Kenya abolished visas in 2024 and replaced them with an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) at etakenya.go.ke. As of June 2026 there is a processing fee of around USD 30 or more, so budget for it; it allows stays of up to 90 days. Confirm the current fee on the official site.
Which e-Visa portal is the official one — how do I avoid scams?
Always use the country's official government portal (a .gov or national domain) and cross-check it against the MEA visa-facility page at mea.gov.in/vffin or the embassy's India site. Agent sites that rank in search often charge two to five times the real fee. Never pay before confirming the URL.
Is Turkey an e-Visa country for Indians?
Yes, but conditionally. Indians can use Turkey's e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr only if they hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit. Without one of those, a full Turkey visa is required. The e-Visa allows a 30-day stay.