What is travel visa cost to these countries for Indian passport holders?
The Indian passport is at the 66th position this year. Indian passport holders need to obtain a visa to travel to 132 countries, they can get visa on arrival in 41 countries, and can travel visa-free to 25 countries.
So if you hold an Indian passport, how much does a travel visa to some of the most popular tourist destinations in the world cost?
THAILAND
Thailand offers visa on arrival for an amount of 2000 bahts – Rs 4,452 to Indian citizens. The visa is valid for a stay period of 15 days.
INDONESIA
Indian passport holders can travel to Indonesia visa-free for a period of up to 30 days.
UK
A standard visitor visa to the UK costs 93 pounds, or Rs 8,872 for an Indian passport holder and you can stay in the UK for 6 months on this visa.
FRANCE
Indian passport holders need to travel to France on a Schengen visa, valid for travel within the 26 Schengen states. A short-term tourist visa costs 60 euros or Rs 5,095 at the current exchange rate.
USA
A non-immigrant tourist visa to the USA costs USD 160 for an Indian passport holder. At the current consular exchange rate, that is Rs 11,840. The visa is a multiple-entry one and is valid for 10 years.
SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka offers e-visa or visa on arrival to Indian citizens for an amount of USD 20, or Rs 1,453. The single-entry visa is valid for a travel period of up to 30 days.
SWITZERLAND
A Schengen visa to Switzerland for Indian passport holders costs Rs 6,333 (visa fees: Rs 5,000 + Rs 1,333 visa service fee) and is valid for single, multiple entries or transit.
MALDIVES
For Indian passport holders, Maldives offers visa-free travel for a period of up to 30 days.
CAMBODIA
Indian passport holders can obtain visa on arrival in Cambodia for an amount of USD 20. At the current exchange rate, that is Rs 1,453.
SINGAPORE
Indian citizens need to obtain a visa that costs SD 30 or Rs 1,592 to travel to Singapore. The visa is valid for 2 years and allows stay for a maximum period of 30 days.
DUBAI
Individuals who wish to visit Dubai need to get a UAE Tourist Visa. This visa is a modified version of the visit visa. It is valid for a period of 30 days and cannot be extended. Individuals can apply for this visa through a hotel or a licensed tour operator. Indian citizens need to obtain a visa that costs 6700 Rs (This fee includes the service charge and taxes.). The visa is valid for and allows stay for a maximum period of 30 days.