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The OCI card (the blue-grey booklet) in conjunction with a valid foreign passport is sufficient to travel to and from India. In March 2020, visa-free travel granted to OCI holders was put on hold until 15 April due to the coronavirus pandemic. [9] On 4 March 2021, the rights of OCI holders were slightly curtailed.
The Henley Passport Index is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom allowed by those countries' ordinary passports for their citizens. [3] It was launched in 2005 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index [4] and was updated to Henley Passport Index in January 2018.
The OCI status is a permanent visa for visiting India with a foreign passport. According to the Ministry of External Affairs report updated on 26 November 2024, there are 35.4 million non-resident Indians (NRIs) and People of Indian Origins (PIOs) (including OCIs) residing outside India.
Sri Lanka has announced visa-free travel for Indian citizens from October 2024. [6] Kenya and Iran announced visa-free travel for Indian citizens starting in January 2024. Thailand implemented visa-free entry for tourism, with stays up to 60 days. This will be in effect for six months starting from 15 July 2024 . [7] [8]
Effective October 1, 2024, eligible US citizens will be granted 90- days visa free travel to the State Of Qatar [365] Visa issued upon arrival for no cost. There is about a $21 entry fee. Valid for a stay of 90 days. [366] Persons with unpaid fines are prohibited from departing Qatar. [367] No Romania: Visa not required [368] [369] 90 days
Visa free entry for Permanent residents and holders of multiple entry visa to USA and Canada; Visa free entry for visa holders of a Schengen Member State 90 days. [27] Benin: eVisa [28] 30 days eVisa can be acquired at https://evisa.bj/ Must have an international vaccination certificate for Yellow fever. Bermuda: Visa required [29]
Pakistan e-Visa fee is free. [252] Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes. [253] Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. [254] No Palau: Free visa on arrival [255] 30 days Extendable stay by twice only with a fee. No Panama: Visa not required [256] 180 days No
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. [140] Nicaragua: Visa on arrival [141]