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Which countries ask for a flight reservation?
Most visa checklists ask for a travel itinerary, and many visa-free destinations expect proof that you will leave. This table shows what each country and its airlines typically expect, with a full guide for every destination.
How to read this. Required means the official checklist or entry rule asks for it. Recommended means it is not mandatory but officers or airlines commonly expect it. Sometimes asked means it depends on your visa type, airline or the officer. Always confirm against the official checklist for your own application.
Schengen countries
| Country | Visa for Indians | Flight itinerary | Hotel booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Belgium | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Bulgaria | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Croatia | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Czech Republic | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Denmark | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Estonia | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Finland | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| France | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Germany | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Greece | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Hungary | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Iceland | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Italy | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Latvia | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Liechtenstein | Schengen visa (type C), via Switzerland | Required | Required |
| Lithuania | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Luxembourg | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Malta | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Netherlands | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Norway | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Poland | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Portugal | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Romania | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Slovakia | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Slovenia | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Spain | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Sweden | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
| Switzerland | Schengen visa (type C) | Required | Required |
How the Schengen visa works for Indians ↗
UK, US, Canada, Australia, Asia and more
| Country | Visa for Indians | Flight itinerary | Hotel booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Standard Visitor visa | Not required | Not required |
| Ireland | Short-stay ‘C’ visit visa | Not required | Required |
| USA | B1/B2 visitor visa | Not required | Not required |
| Canada | Visitor visa (TRV) | Recommended | Recommended |
| Australia | Visitor visa (subclass 600) | Not required | Not required |
| New Zealand | Visitor Visa (online) | Sometimes asked | Not required |
| Japan | Short-term stay visa or eVISA | Required | Required |
| South Korea | C-3-9 short-term visit visa | Sometimes asked | Sometimes asked |
| China | L (tourist) visa | Required | Required |
| Singapore | e-Visa via an Authorised Visa Agent | Sometimes asked | Not required |
| Taiwan | TAC (free online) or visitor visa | Required | Sometimes asked |
| Vietnam | e-Visa | Not required | Not required |
| Turkey | Conditional e-Visa or sticker visa | Required | Required |
| UAE (Dubai) | Visit e-visa or visa on arrival | Sometimes asked | Sometimes asked |
| Saudi Arabia | Tourist eVisa or sticker visa | Sometimes asked | Sometimes asked |
| Egypt | e-Visa | Required | Sometimes asked |
| Cyprus | National visa (not Schengen) | Required | Required |
| Russia | Unified e-Visa | Not required | Not required |
| South Africa | Visitor visa or ETA | Required | Required |
| Georgia | e-Visa, or visa-free with a qualifying visa | Required | Required |
| Azerbaijan | ASAN e-Visa | Sometimes asked | Sometimes asked |
| Uzbekistan | e-Visa or conditional visa-free (30 days) | Sometimes asked | Sometimes asked |
| Kenya | eTA | Sometimes asked | Required |
| Argentina | Free tourist visa, or exempt with a US visa | Required | Required |
| Peru | Visa, or exempt with a US, UK or Schengen visa | Required | Required |
| Colombia | Visa, or exempt with a US or Schengen visa | Required | Not required |
| Mexico | Visa, or exempt with a valid US, UK or Schengen visa | Sometimes asked | Sometimes asked |
| Armenia | e-Visa, or visa-free with a Gulf, US or EU permit | Required | Sometimes asked |
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival: proof of onward travel
| Country | Entry for Indians | Onward ticket | Hotel booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Visa-free, 30 days | Required | Sometimes asked |
| Indonesia (Bali) | e-VOA, 30 days | Required | Not required |
| Philippines | Visa-free, 14 or 30 days | Required | Required |
| Malaysia | Visa-free, 30 days | Sometimes asked | Required |
| Sri Lanka | Free ETA, 30 days | Recommended | Sometimes asked |
| Maldives | Visa on arrival, free | Required | Required |
| Hong Kong | Visa-free with PAR, 14 days | Required | Not required |
| Seychelles | Travel Authorisation, free permit | Required | Required |
| Mauritius | Visa-free, permit on arrival | Required | Required |
| Qatar | Visa on arrival (hotel-linked) | Required | Required |
| Costa Rica | Visa, or exempt with a US or Canada visa | Required | Not required |
| Dominican Republic | Visa, or exempt with a US, Canada, UK or Schengen visa | Required | Sometimes asked |
| Macau | Visa-free, 30 days | Required | Not required |
| Tanzania | e-Visa or visa on arrival, US$50 | Required | Not required |
| Oman | Visa-free 14 days (conditional) or eVisa | Required | Required |
What counts as proof of onward travel ↗
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