Electronic visa (e-Visa) applications from India have reached 82 percent of total visa requests in 2025, marking a significant increase from 79 percent in 2024, according to a new industry report released Wednesday.
The analysis by Atlys, a digital visa processing platform, reveals how countries worldwide are expanding simplified entry options for Indian travellers, with the UAE, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Egypt leading as top e-visa destinations this year.
This digital transformation reflects a decade-long acceleration as nations recognize the economic benefits of streamlining entry processes to boost tourism revenue from India’s growing travel market.
Convenience Drives Demand
“Indian travellers increasingly value speed and certainty, and e-Visas deliver both. The ability to apply online and receive approvals quickly has made last-minute and short-haul trips far more feasible,” said Mohak Nahta, Founder and CEO of Atlys.
“Countries that have adopted digital visa systems are already seeing the benefits in terms of higher visitor numbers from India,” he added.
The report documents how over 50 countries across five continents now offer e-visas or electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) to Indian passport holders, creating unprecedented travel accessibility.
Emerging Destinations See Dramatic Growth: E-Visa
Sri Lanka experienced the most remarkable surge, with applications increasing nearly seven-fold in 2025 compared to 2024. Georgia recorded a 2.6-fold increase, demonstrating how travellers are exploring beyond traditional destinations through digital channels.
Asian countries dominate e-visa offerings, with Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia providing stays ranging from 14 to 90 days. Vietnam specifically permits 30-day stays through e-visas valid for 90 days.
Africa has dramatically expanded digital access, with Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Morocco enabling stays between 30 and 90 days. European nations including Albania, Moldova, and Russia have implemented online applications for Indian travellers.
The Caribbean and Latin America have also embraced digital entry systems, with Cuba, Suriname, Colombia, and the Bahamas offering comprehensive online processing. Australia and New Zealand continue enhancing Oceania access through streamlined e-visas and eTAs.
This shift represents governments aligning with modern traveller expectations while creating new opportunities for cross-border leisure and business travel from one of the world’s largest outbound tourism markets.
