Holiday plans don't seem that far away!

With Covid cases slowly dropping by the day, some countries have eased out travel restrictions for India. A few countries have opened their door for Indian passport holders to travel to their countries relying on covid test reports, vaccinations and quarantine requirements.

Also keep in mind that quarantine and covid tests may be required upon return to India, depending upon the destination you are travelling back from.

Here is a list of Countries that are accepting Visa applications from Indians -

1. UAE

Categories open: Tourist visa and Business visa

All Transit passengers stopping at the Dubai International Airport for a minimum of five hours are allowed to obtain a 96 Hours Dubai Visa to go on a city tour of Dubai.

2. Switzerland

Categories open: Tourist visa and Business visa

Travellers that provide a COVID vaccination certificate or who have recovered from COVID-19 will be permitted to enter Switzerland without having to be tested or quarantined. Other travellers must present a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test and quarantine on entry

3. Croatia

Categories open: Tourist visa and Business visa

Those travelling to Croatia from India have to undergo a 7-day quarantine period and take a test on the last day. If the test result is negative the quarantine period ends.

4. Saudi Arabia

Categories open: Business visa, Family visit visa, Residents visa, and Employment visa

Indian passport holders with a valid US, UK or Schengen visa, will be offered visa-on-arrival in Saudi Arabia if travelling by the Saudi national carrier for tourism. These travellers must have visited the visa-issuing country before landing at any Saudi airport via a Saudi air carrier.

5. Bangladesh

Categories open: Employment visa, A3 visa, E1 visa, FE visa(Dependent visa)

6. Morocco

Categories open: Business visa

Morocco is currently accepting visa applications for business purposes only.