Visa on Arrival means a traveller need not apply for visa beforehand, and s/he can obtain a visa upon arrival at the destination country. This article shares information about Visa on Arrival options for Indian citizens and brief details on Schengen Area.
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Visa on Arrival
As of 2020, many countries provide Visa on Arrival for Indian Citizens.
- 11 Asian Countries provide visas on arrival for Indians, some of the countries are Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia.
- 12 African countries have extended this facility. Some of the countries giving this option are Kenya, Tanzania, Seychelles.
- 11 North American countries give this facility, but almost all of them are small island nations of the North American continent.
- Europe – None of them offer Visa on arrival for Indians.
- South America – Only 4 countries Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Dominica offer this option.
- There are around 9 island nations giving this facility which are located in Oceania region. This is a region encompassing the Islands located in the Central and South Pacific Ocean.
Is Thailand Visa Free for Indians?
Indian citizens can get a visa on arrival at all international airports of Thailand, and at most border crossings. The number of days of validity of these visas usually varies, currently it is valid for 15 days and visa on arrival is free.
Which Countries Give Schengen Visa easily?
The list of top 10 countries where one can easily obtain a Schengen visa are listed below.
- Lithuania
- Estonia
- Finland
- Iceland
- Latvia
- Poland
- Luxembourg
- Slovakia
- Czech Republic
- Greece
What is the Schengen Area?
The Schengen is an area of 26 nations located in Europe. The area is named after the 1985 Schengen Agreement signed in Schengen located in Luxembourg. The objective is to function as a single jurisdiction by abolishing all the passport and other forms of border controls at their mutual borders. This is to facilitate international travel.
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