Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Nepal are the top five visa-free destinations for Indian travellers in 2024, says digital travel platform Agoda.

According to a press statement by Agoda, Thailand has also emerged as the most popular visa-free destination for Indian travellers in its accommodation search data. Agoda says that there has been a double-digit increase in accommodation searches following the introduction of the visa waiver for Indian tourists in November last year. 

Omri Morgenshtern

Malaysia, which introduced a similar visa waiver for Indian tourists last December, made the leap from the eighth position in 2023 to fourth in the first half of 2024.

Krishna Rathi

“We know that removing visa restrictions makes a huge difference to inbound tourism, and we see this across the globe,” says Omri Morgenshtern, Agoda CEO.

“The interest among Indian travellers for these visa-free destinations underscores the importance of hassle-free travel. Indian travellers are increasingly seeking destinations that offer convenience and a variety of experiences without the need for enduring extensive visa procedures,” says Krishna Rathi, Senior Country Director India at Agoda.

With over 4.5 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities available on Agoda, Indian travellers can easily plan and book their trips to the visa-free hot spots and any other global destination.