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Indian passport
Guides on Indian passport for Indian passport holders: requirements, official fees and timelines, verified against government sources.
Guides written for the Indian passport specifically: where it goes visa-free or on arrival, where it needs an e-visa, and where a full application is unavoidable — with the current fees and rules.
21 guides on record
Visas & documents
Visa rule changes for Indian travellers: the 2026 log
A dated, source-linked log of the visa fee and rule changes that affect Indian passport holders — UK, US, Schengen, Vietnam and Thailand — kept current.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
Visa-free countries for Indians 2026: the full, dated list
Where an Indian passport goes visa-free, on arrival, on an e-visa or needs a full visa in 2026 — one dated table, each status linked to its official source.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
Visa fees for Indian passport holders: the official 2026 comparison
One dated, source-linked table of what an Indian passport holder actually pays for a UK, US, Schengen, Vietnam or Georgia visa in 2026 — government fees only.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
Vietnam e-visa photo for Indians: the grey-background trap
The single mistake behind most Vietnam e-visa rejections for Indians is the photo background. The exact photo rules, the fix, and the other rejection triggers.
By VisaGyan
Travel tips
UK visitor visa refused from India: why, and how to reapply (2026)
Refused a UK visitor visa from India? No appeal, but no waiting period. The real refusal reasons, Administrative Review vs reapply, and how to fix your file.
By VisaGyan
Travel tips
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for Indians: the 5-minute guide
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is free and mandatory for Indians, even visa-free. How to fill it on the official portal, when to submit, what you can't fix.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
Vietnam e-visa for Indians (2026): $25, 90 days, step by step
Indians need a Vietnam e-visa: $25 single entry, up to 90 days, applied online at evisa.gov.vn. The real cost, the photo trap and the one visa-free island.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
UK visit visa for Indians (2026): fees, documents and timeline
Indians need a UK Standard Visitor visa — £135 for 6 months, decided in about 3 weeks after VFS biometrics. The 2026 fees, documents and the new eVisa.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
UAE visa photo requirements 2026: the spec that stops rejections
The UAE tightened photo checks in May 2026 and rejections jumped. The exact size, white-background rule, no-glasses change and the file-size trap uploads hit.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
Georgia e-visa for Indians (2026): cost, steps and the free shortcut
Indians can get a Georgia e-visa online for about ₹3,000, or skip it with a valid US, UK or Schengen visa. The real cost, the DuVerify step, who pays nothing.
By VisaGyan
Travel tips
US visa appointment wait time in India: city-by-city picture (July 2026)
B1/B2 interview waits now range from ~4 months in Kolkata to ~10 in Mumbai. The current city-by-city numbers, why they differ, and how to get an earlier slot.
By VisaGyan
Travel tips
Check UAE visa status by passport number (2026): ICP & GDRFA
Check your UAE visa status by passport number: GDRFA for Dubai visas, ICP Smart Services for the other emirates. What to enter and what 'no record found' means.
By VisaGyan
Where to go
Dubai in 3 days: an itinerary for Indian travellers
A three-day Dubai plan for Indian travellers: Old Dubai to the Burj Khalifa, how the Metro works, costs in rupees, and when to go.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
US visa fees from India: the real cost of a B1/B2 in 2026
The US visitor visa (B1/B2) fee is US$185 — about ₹15,500-16,000. What the MRV fee covers, how to pay it from India, what's extra, and the refund rules.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
Schengen visa fee for Indians: what a Europe trip really costs (2026)
The Schengen visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6-12. Here's the full cost for Indian applicants: VFS charges, extras and the total in rupees.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
Dubai visa for Indians: routes, prices and how to apply (2026)
Most Indian passport holders need a pre-arranged UAE visit visa for Dubai. The visa types, typical prices in rupees, who gets visa on arrival, and how to apply.
By VisaGyan
Travel tips
First international trip from India: a 10-point checklist
Flying abroad for the first time on an Indian passport? What to sort first: passport validity, forex, insurance, SIM and immigration.
By VisaGyan
Stories
Forty seconds at the window: a US B1/B2 interview in Mumbai
A first-person account of the US B1/B2 visa process in Mumbai: DS-160, biometrics, the consulate queue and an interview that lasted under a minute.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
Can Indian citizens use ESTA to visit the USA?
No — Indian passport holders cannot use ESTA and need a B1/B2 visitor visa for a short US trip. The fee, steps and documents explained.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
Do Indian citizens need a UK ETA or visitor visa?
Indian passport holders generally need a Standard Visitor visa, not a UK ETA. Check the £135 fee, application steps, documents, timing and practical tips.
By VisaGyan
Visas & documents
Do Indian citizens need ETIAS or a Schengen visa?
Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa for most European trips — ETIAS is not a substitute. The €90 fee, documents and timing.
By VisaGyan
