Long-Stay Visa Countries for Indian Travelers

Sometimes 2 weeks isn't enough. These destinations let Indian passport holders stay for 90 days or more โ€” perfect for slow travel, remote work, or simply immersing yourself deeply in a culture without the rush.

29 destinations
Updated February 2026

How We Selected This List

Countries offering Indian passport holders a stay duration of 90 days or more, whether visa-free, on arrival, or via eVisa.

The world is moving towards longer, slower travel. Instead of cramming 10 countries into 2 weeks, more Indian travelers are spending a month or two in one place. These destinations make that possible โ€” and affordable.

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Tokyo, Japan

eVisa
Up to 90 days (single entry)
No visa fee (only service charges apply)
7-10 working days for e-visa

Pro Tip: Japanese embassy is very particular about complete and accurate documentation - triple-check everything

Read full Tokyo visa guide
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Paris, France (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
โ‚ฌ90 (~โ‚น8,200) for adults
15 calendar days (can extend to 30-60 days)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 4-6 weeks before travel (up to 6 months in advance is allowed)

Read full Paris visa guide
3
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Maldives, Maldives

Visa Free
30 days (extendable up to 90 days)

Pro Tip: Keep hotel booking confirmation handy - immigration may ask

Read full Maldives visa guide
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Istanbul, Turkey

eVisa
30 days (single entry) or 90 days (multiple entry)
$60 (~โ‚น5,000) for 30-day single entry
Instant approval

Pro Tip: Can literally apply and get visa in 5 minutes - perfect for last-minute trips

Read full Istanbul visa guide
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Kathmandu, Nepal

Visa Free
Unlimited (no visa required)

Pro Tip: Easiest international destination for Indians - literally no visa needed

Read full Kathmandu visa guide
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Port Louis, Mauritius

Visa Free
60 days (90 days possible with extension)

Pro Tip: One of the most beautiful and Indian-friendly destinations

Read full Port Louis visa guide
7
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Thimphu, Bhutan

Visa Free
Unlimited (no visa required for Indians)

Pro Tip: Easiest Himalayan destination - no visa hassles

Read full Thimphu visa guide
8
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Hanoi, Vietnam

eVisa
30 days (single or multiple entry) or 90 days (multiple entry)
$25 for 30-day single entry, $50 for 90-day multiple entry
3 working days

Pro Tip: Apply at least 1 week before travel (though usually approved in 3 days)

Read full Hanoi visa guide
9
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Tbilisi, Georgia

eVisa
30 days (can extend to 90 days)
$20 for tourist e-visa
3-5 working days

Pro Tip: Georgia is becoming very popular with Indian travelers

Read full Tbilisi visa guide
10
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

eVisa
90 days (within 1 year validity)
$199 (~โ‚น16,500) for tourist e-visa
24 hours for e-visa

Special: Hold valid US, UK, EU, or Schengen visa/residence permit

Pro Tip: If you have US tourist visa, use it once before applying for Saudi e-visa - saves embassy hassle

Read full Riyadh visa guide
11
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Berlin, Germany (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
โ‚ฌ90 (~โ‚น8,200) for adults
15 working days (can extend to 30-60 days)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 4-6 weeks before travel to avoid stress

Read full Berlin visa guide
12
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Rome, Italy (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
โ‚ฌ90 (~โ‚น8,200) for adults, โ‚ฌ45 (~โ‚น4,100) for children
15 working days (can extend to 30-60 days in peak season)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 1-2 months before travel, especially for summer trips

Read full Rome visa guide
13
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Barcelona, Spain (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
โ‚ฌ80 (~โ‚น7,300) for adults, โ‚ฌ40 (~โ‚น3,650) for children 6-12
7-15 working days (apply 1-2 months in advance recommended)

Pro Tip: Spain visa processing is relatively fast - still apply 1-2 months early

Read full Barcelona visa guide
14
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Seoul, South Korea

Visa Required
Up to 90 days (depending on visa type)
No visa fee for single-entry tourist visa (only service charges apply)
5-15 working days

Pro Tip: Apply at least 2-3 weeks before travel

Read full Seoul visa guide
15
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Zurich, Switzerland (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
CHF 80 (~โ‚น7,500 / โ‚ฌ80) for adults
15 working days (can extend up to 30-60 days)

Pro Tip: Apply 1-2 months before travel - Switzerland is popular, appointments fill fast

Read full Zurich visa guide
16
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Amsterdam, Netherlands (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
โ‚ฌ80 (~โ‚น7,300) for adults, โ‚ฌ40 (~โ‚น3,650) for children 6-12
15 working days (can extend to 30-60 days in busy periods)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 1-2 months before travel to avoid delays

Read full Amsterdam visa guide
17
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Athens, Greece (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
โ‚ฌ80 (~โ‚น7,300) for adults
15 working days (Embassy suggests applying 22-45 days before travel)

Pro Tip: Apply 1-2 months before travel, especially for summer trips to Greek islands

Read full Athens visa guide
18
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Lisbon, Portugal (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
โ‚ฌ80 (~โ‚น7,300) for adults
15 working days (apply 3-4 weeks in advance)

Pro Tip: Apply 4-6 weeks before travel โ€” Portugal appointments fill quickly in peak season

Read full Lisbon visa guide
19
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Auckland, New Zealand

eVisa
Up to 90 days per visit
NZD 23 (~โ‚น1,150) for NZeTA + NZD 35 (~โ‚น1,750) International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) = ~โ‚น2,900 total
72 hours (usually within minutes to hours)

Pro Tip: Apply for NZeTA at least 72 hours before departure as a safety buffer

Read full Auckland visa guide
20
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Nairobi, Kenya

eVisa
90 days
$30 USD (~โ‚น2,500) single entry
3 business days (can be faster)

Pro Tip: Get Yellow Fever vaccine well in advance โ€” do NOT leave it to last minute

Read full Nairobi visa guide
21
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Yerevan, Armenia

Visa Free
180 days per year (incredibly generous!)

Pro Tip: Combine Armenia + Georgia for an amazing Caucasus road trip (both visa-free for Indians!)

Read full Yerevan visa guide
22
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Marrakech, Morocco

Visa Free
90 days

Pro Tip: Marrakech Medina (old city) is a UNESCO site โ€” hire a local guide for Djemaa el-Fna

Read full Marrakech visa guide
23
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Budapest, Hungary (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
โ‚ฌ80 (~โ‚น7,300) Schengen visa fee
15 working days

Pro Tip: If visiting Central Europe, apply for Hungary Schengen to cover Prague and Vienna too

Read full Budapest visa guide
24
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Prague, Czech Republic (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
โ‚ฌ80 (~โ‚น7,300) Schengen visa fee
15 working days

Pro Tip: Combine Prague + Budapest + Vienna in a single 10-14 day Central Europe trip on one Schengen visa

Read full Prague visa guide
25
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Kigali, Rwanda

Visa on Arrival
30 days (extendable to 90 days at immigration office)
$50 USD (~โ‚น4,150) at airport
Immediate on arrival

Pro Tip: Gorilla trekking permit: $1,500 USD per person โ€” book months in advance through Rwanda Development Board

Read full Kigali visa guide
26
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Dublin, Ireland

Visa Required
Up to 90 days (tourism)
โ‚ฌ100 (~โ‚น9,100) single/multiple entry
8 weeks (apply as early as possible)

Pro Tip: Apply at MINIMUM 8-10 weeks before your travel date โ€” Irish visa processing is slow

Read full Dublin visa guide
27
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Vienna, Austria (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
โ‚ฌ80 (~โ‚น7,300) Schengen visa
15 working days

Pro Tip: Vienna City Card gives unlimited public transport + museum discounts โ€” worth buying

Read full Vienna visa guide
28
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Zanzibar, Tanzania

eVisa
90 days
$50 USD (~โ‚น4,150) single entry; $100 USD multiple entry
5-10 business days

Pro Tip: Combine Tanzania (Zanzibar + Serengeti safari) with Kenya (Maasai Mara) for epic Africa trip

Read full Zanzibar visa guide
29
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Cancรบn, Mexico

eVisa
Up to 180 days
eVisa: approximately $36 USD (~โ‚น3,000); FREE with valid US visa (FMM at border)
eVisa: 5-10 business days

Special: Hold valid US visa (B1/B2 or other non-immigrant visa)

Pro Tip: If you have a valid US B1/B2 or any non-immigrant US visa, you can travel to Mexico visa-free!

Read full Cancรบn visa guide

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