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Have A UK Visa On Your Indian Passport? You Can Visit These 8 Destinations Without Extra Paperwork!
Holding a UK visa is not just your ticket to Big Ben and afternoon tea—it’s also a golden pass to several other gorgeous destinations around the world. If you have a valid UK visa stamped on your Indian passport, you’re in luck. A handful of countries allow Indian citizens to enter with ease—some offer visa-free entry, others grant visas on arrival or simplified e-visas—just by virtue of your UK visa. So, before you spend time and money on another round of visa applications, consider these 8 fantastic places you can travel to right away!
Updated Apr 10, 2025, 08:45 IST
Turkey
Entry Type: Single entry e-Visa valid for one month With a valid UK visa, Indian passport holders can easily apply for a Turkey e-Visa online, skipping the full-blown embassy process. From the historic charm of Istanbul to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, Turkey blends East and West like nowhere else. Don’t miss Pamukkale's hot-water springs which are not only surreal but also Instagrammable.
Panama
Entry Type: Visa-freeYes, you read that right! Indian citizens holding a valid UK visa can enter Panama visa-free for up to 30 days. However, you should have visited the UK before for this to apply. And in Panama, you can visit tropical islands, the iconic Panama Canal, and explore its rich biodiversity all in one trip.
Peru
Entry Type: Visa FreeWho doesn’t know about Machu Picchu, the imposing UNESCO World Heritage Site that put Peru on the map after it was crowned one of the seven wonders of the world. If you’re itching to go on this Inca trail, your UK Visa will come in handy. Peru lets Indians with this visa stay in the country for 180 days without a visa!
Philippines
Entry Type: Visa freeIf you have a valid UK visa, you can explore this Asian gem for 14 days, extendable by 7 more days if you speak to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. Once here, in addition to Manila, make sure you visit Davao City, which is popular for being home to Eden Nature Park, a gorgeous mountain resort, as well as Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines.
Montenegro
Entry Type: Visa-freeMontenegro allows Indian passport holders with a valid UK visa to enter visa-free for up to 30 days. Picture-perfect coastal towns like Kotor and Budva along the Adriatic coastline, as well as medieval villages make this a great Mediterranean alternative to Croatia.
Albania
Entry Type: Visa-freeFor a period of 90 days within 180 days, Albania allows Indian nationals with a valid UK visa to enter without a visa. And this one is a must-visit for travellers who love castles, pristine beaches that are peppered along the Ionian coast and welcoming locals. And if you’d like to stretch your feet, we recommend heading to Theth, an unimposing village that offers treks and dramatic landscapes.
Georgia
Entry Type: Visa-freeIndian citizens with a valid UK visa can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. We recommend you add vibrant Tbilisi streets, snow-capped mountains, wine valleys, and ancient churches with cinematic backdrops to your itinerary here.
Serbia
Entry Type: Visa-freeWith a UK visa in hand, Indians can travel to Serbia without a visa for up to 90 days. Explore Belgrade’s buzzing nightlife, historic towns like Novi Sad, and the lush national parks dotting the countryside.
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