10 Countries Where You Can Get a Visa on Arrival — Plus a Complete Itinerary for Each

Want to travel without the hassle of pre-applying for a visa? Visa-on-arrival (VoA) destinations make spontaneous international travel a reality. Here’s a list of 10 incredible countries where Indian passport holders and many others can get a VoA—and what to do once you’re there.

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1. Thailand 🇹🇭

Visa on Arrival: Up to 15 days for Indian citizens
Cost: Approx. 2,000 THB

🗓 5-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok, explore Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and street food at Yaowarat

• Day 2: Day trip to Ayutthaya

• Day 3: Fly to Chiang Mai – night market, temples

• Day 4: Elephant Nature Park visit

• Day 5: Return to Bangkok or fly home

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2. Maldives 🇲🇻

Visa on Arrival: 30 days for all nationalities
Cost: Free

🗓 4-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive in Malé, speedboat transfer to resort

• Day 2: Snorkeling & diving

• Day 3: Island hopping and sunset cruise

• Day 4: Spa day and departure

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3. Nepal 🇳🇵

Visa on Arrival: 15/30/90 days
Cost: Starts at $30 USD

🗓 6-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: Kathmandu – Swayambhunath, Durbar Square

• Day 2: Patan and Bhaktapur day trip

• Day 3: Drive to Pokhara

• Day 4: Paragliding or lake boating

• Day 5: Sunrise at Sarangkot

• Day 6: Return to Kathmandu

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4. Jordan 🇯🇴

Visa on Arrival: 30 days
Cost: 40 JOD (free with Jordan Pass)

🗓 6-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: Amman city tour

• Day 2: Jerash and Ajloun Castle

• Day 3: Petra

• Day 4: Wadi Rum jeep tour and overnight desert camp

• Day 5: Dead Sea float

• Day 6: Return to Amman

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5. Cambodia 🇰🇭

Visa on Arrival: 30 days
Cost: $30 USD

🗓 5-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive in Phnom Penh

• Day 2: Tuol Sleng & Killing Fields, Royal Palace

• Day 3: Travel to Siem Reap

• Day 4: Angkor Wat sunrise tour

• Day 5: Tonlé Sap Lake boat tour

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6. Kenya 🇰🇪

Visa on Arrival: 90 days
Cost: $50 USD

🗓 6-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: Nairobi – Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage

• Day 2: Travel to Maasai Mara

• Day 3-4: Safari game drives

• Day 5: Lake Naivasha

• Day 6: Return to Nairobi

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7. Tanzania 🇹🇿

Visa on Arrival: 90 days
Cost: $50 USD

🗓 6-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive in Arusha

• Day 2-4: Serengeti National Park safari

• Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

• Day 6: Return and depart

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8. Laos 🇱🇦

Visa on Arrival: 30 days
Cost: $30-42 USD

🗓 5-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: Vientiane city highlights

• Day 2: Travel to Luang Prabang

• Day 3: Kuang Si Waterfalls

• Day 4: Mekong River cruise

• Day 5: Temples and departure

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9. Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Visa on Arrival: Available with ETA
Cost: ~$50 USD

🗓 7-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: Colombo

• Day 2: Sigiriya

• Day 3: Dambulla & Polonnaruwa

• Day 4: Kandy – Temple of the Tooth

• Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – tea plantations

• Day 6: Ella & Nine Arch Bridge

• Day 7: Return to Colombo

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10. Bolivia 🇧🇴

Visa on Arrival: Available for some nationalities
Cost: ~$160 USD (check eligibility)

🗓 7-Day Itinerary:

• Day 1: La Paz

• Day 2: Moon Valley & cable car ride

• Day 3: Uyuni

• Day 4-5: Salar de Uyuni salt flats tour

• Day 6: Back to La Paz

• Day 7: Depart

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✈️ Final Travel Tips

• Always check entry rules and requirements before your trip (some VoAs require proof of return ticket, hotel booking, or vaccination).

• Keep USD or local currency ready to pay for VoA fees at immigration.

• Travel insurance and emergency contacts are a must for stress-free trips.