In 2025, Indian travellers experienced unprecedented access to international destinations, with over 50 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and Latin America offering e-Visas or electronic travel authorisations (eTAs). This surge reflects a growing shift toward digital travel corridors, enabling smoother and faster cross-border travel for Indian passport holders.
According to a comprehensive report by Atlys, a leading visa processing platform, e-Visas now account for 82% of all visa applications from India in 2025, up from 79% in 2024. Top destinations include the UAE, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Egypt, while Sri Lanka recorded a nearly sevenfold increase in applications compared to the previous year. Georgia also saw a 2.6x rise, signalling a growing interest in non-traditional travel hubs.
Regional trends highlight the expanding global reach for Indian travellers:
Asia: Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia offer stays ranging from 14 to 90 days. Vietnam allows 30-day stays with e-Visas valid for 90 days.
Africa: Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Morocco provide 30–90 day stays.
Europe: Albania, Moldova, and Russia have embraced online applications for Indian visitors.
Caribbean & Latin America: Cuba, Suriname, Colombia, and the Bahamas now offer fully digital entry systems.
Oceania: Australia and New Zealand continue enhancing access through streamlined e-Visas and eTAs.
Mohak Nahta, Founder and CEO of Atlys, stated, “Indian travellers increasingly value speed and certainty, and e-Visas deliver both. The ability to apply online and receive approvals quickly has made last-minute and short-haul trips far more feasible. Countries that have adopted digital visa systems are already seeing the benefits in higher visitor numbers from India.”
The report underscores a decade-long acceleration in e-Visa adoption, as governments worldwide align with traveller expectations while boosting tourism flows from India. The shift toward digital visas is enabling faster approvals, facilitating last-minute travel, and expanding the range of destinations accessible to Indian passport holders.
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