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Indians can travel to 51 countries visa free, Danes 169

Last updated on: August 02, 2013 15:50 IST
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With the United Kingdom planning to demand £3000-bond from many Indian visitors planning a trip there, let's take a look and see whose citizens can travel to how many countries without visa.

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Indians can travel to 51 countries visa free, Danes 169

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India Gate in New Delhi.

India

Countries Indians can enter without a visa: 51

There are 71 countries that allow visa-on-arrival or visa-free access to Indians, out of which 51 nations do not need Indians to posses pre-issued visa. Although Indians do not need visa to free these 51 nations, entry to these countries is not guaranteed and some restrictions do apply.

To check out some of the countries that Indians can visit without visa, click here.

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A dog sits as he waits next to his owner to cross a street in Copenhagen.

Denmark

Countries Danes can enter without a visa: 169

Denmark issues visa the purpose of a short stay (less than three months) in Denmark and other Schengen countries. Employment is not permitted during the stay covered by the visa. Foreign citizens who are exempted from basic visa requirements can stay, but not work, in the Schengen region up to three months.

Residence and work permits are issued for sojourns longer than three months as well as stays in connection with studies or employment, including work as au pair.

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Tourists Caro and Anna from Munich lie in a bed mounted to a rental bike as they ride along Friedrichstrasse in central Berlin.

Germany

Countries Germans can enter without a visa: 168

All countries and territories that are members of Schengen, EU or EFTA don't need a visa. Citizens of countries listed positive by Germany also don't need a visa for a period of 90 days.

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Torch bearer Amelia Hempleman-Adams, 17, stands on top of a capsule on the London Eye as part of the torch relay ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The United Kingdom

Countries Britishers can enter without a visa: 167

Those holding passports issued by the European Economic Area or Switzerland don't need a visa to enter the country. But if these citizens are planning to stay for more than six months, then they need a visa.

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A miniature reproduction of the Acropolis is seen in the Mini-Europe park, where all the models are built at a scale of 1:25, in Brussels.

Belgium

Countries Belgians can enter without a visa: 167

Belgium issues visas for tourism, visits to family or friends, cultural or sports manifestations, business trips, short trainee ships and transit through the Schengen area.

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Space shuttle Endeavour, atop Nasa's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, flies over Houston, Texas.

The United States

Countries Americans can enter without a visa: 166

United States visa policy permits citizens of certain countries, such as Mexican and Canadian Nafta professional workers, citizens of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Guam and Northern Mariana Islands, to travel to the US without a visa, when they meet certain requirements.

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Mt Fuji, covered with snow, is seen through Shinjuku skyscrapers in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan

Countries Japanese can enter without a visa: 165

Nationals of many countries are eligible to enter Japan without a visa unless the purpose of the visit is to reside in Japan, to obtain employment or to otherwise engage in remunerative activities.

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People people enjoy the view from the Bettelwurf mountain on a sunny summer day in the western Austrian village of Absam.

Austria

Countries Austrians can enter without a visa: 163

Holders of an EEA (EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or Swiss passport do not require a visa. Nationals from EU-countries as well as Switzerland and Liechtenstein may remain for an unlimited time.

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People walk on Zurich's main shopping street Bahnhofstrasse in Switzerland.

Switzerland

Countries Swiss can enter without a visa: 162

To get entry into Switzerland, family members of an EU, EEA, Swiss, or third-state citizen must satisfy the following entry requirements: They must present a valid passport; If necessary, they must obtain a specific residence permit from a Schengen country or a visa; and they must not pose a threat to public order and security.

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An aerial view of high rise buildings at the financial district in Singapore.

Singapore

Countries Singaporeans can enter without a visa: 161

All visitors to Singapore must meet the following entry requirements: Valid travel document (minimum validity of six months at the time of departure), onward or return ticket (if applicable), entry facilities to the next destination, and sufficient funds to stay in Singapore and visa for entry into Singapore (if applicable).

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Part of Gangnam area is seen down the Han River in Seoul, South Korea.

South Korea

Countries South Koreans can enter without a visa: 160

Foreign nationals entering South Korea are generally required to have a valid passport and a visa. However, many are permitted visa-free entry for a limited time under certain conditions.

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A view of Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysia

Countries Malaysians can enter without a visa: 153

Visa is not required for a stay of less than one month for Asean nationals except Myanmar. Visas are required for duration of stay exceeding a month except for Brunei and Singapore nationals.

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Luxurious residential blocks are seen behind Happy Valley horse racing track in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

Countries Hong Kong citizens can enter without a visa: 147

No visa or entry permit is required for any purpose if you hold any of the following travel documents: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport, British National (Overseas) Passport,
Hong Kong Certificate of Identity, Hong Kong Re-entry permit (for entry from the Mainland of China and the Macao Special Administrative Region only).

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A view of central Tel Aviv with the Mediterranean Sea in the background, Israel.

Israel

Countries Israelis can enter without a visa: 141

Visitors are entitled to remain in Israel up to three months from the date of their arrival, in accordance with the conditions of the visa issued to them. Visitors intending to work in Israel must submit a request to the Ministry of the Interior for a special visa.

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Juscelino Kubitschek bridge in Brasilia, Brazil.

Brazil

Countries Brazilians can enter without a visa: 141

Nationals from some countries don't need a visa to enter Brazil. This exemption does not apply to several kinds of visas, such as for media correspondents, professional athletes or students.

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Tourists walk inside the zone known as Port Sante in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis.

St Kitts and Nevis

Countries citizens of St Kitts and Nevis can enter without a visa: 128

A visitor to St Kitts and Nevis must hold a valid passport (valid for at least six months after departure from St Kitts Nevis); a valid return ticket to the country of origin or for onward travel; a valid St Kitts and Nevis visa if travelling from countries requiring a visitor’s visa; and proof of adequate funds to cover the cost of their stay in St Kitts and Nevis.

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Sveti Stefan, a seaside resort on the Adriatic Sea.

Montenegro

Countries Montenegrons can enter without a visa: 94

Foreign citizens are obliged to apply for a visa prior to their entry in Montenegro. Visa is issued by a diplomatic or consular missions of Montenegro.

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A view of Moscow's Kremlin, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Moscow City business district.

Russia

Countries Russians can enter without a visa: 94

To get a Russian visa, most people have to follow three steps: Choose the type, get an invitation from a travel organisations and get the visa from Russian Embassy/Consulate abroad.

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A view of Johannesburg.

South Africa

Countries South Africans can enter without a visa: 93

Requirements for entering South Africa are: A valid acceptable passport or travel document good for a sufficient period to cover intended stay, valid visa, if required, sufficient funds, a return or onward ticket and at least one blank page in passport for endorsements.

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A view of Calibishie, Dominica.

Dominica

Countries Dominicans can enter without a visa: 85

Visitors arriving from countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations do not require a visa. However, nationals of Nigeria and other exempt nationalities will often require proof of visas into Dominica from third countries in order to disembark as in-transit passengers in these countries. Nationals of Haiti and the Dominican Republic require a visa to enter.

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Kingdom Tower in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia

Countries Saudi Arabians can enter without a visa: 59

To enter Saudi Arabia, visa is required by all except the following: Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates; transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 18 hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation, not leaving the airport and making no further landing in Saudi Arabia; holders of re-entry permits and ‘Landing Permits’ issued by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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A view of the Nile River flowing through the Egyptian capital Cairo.

Egypt

Countries Egyptians can enter without a visa: 44

There are three types of Egyptian visas: Tourist visa is usually valid for a period not exceeding three months and granted on either single or multiple entry basis. Entry visa is required for any foreigner arriving in Egypt for any purposes other than tourism, e.g. work, study, etc. And transit visa.

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A view of Beijing.

China

Countries Chinese can enter without a visa: 41

Visitors are generally required to apply for a visa, but passport holders from Singapore, Brunei and Japan do not need visa if they plan to stay for 15 days.

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A view of Tehran.

Iran

Countries Iranians can enter without a visa: 37

An Iran tourist visa may be issued for foreign nationals interested in travelling to Iran with a group or individually for the purpose of visiting Iran or their relatives.

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Men walk with camels during sunset by the sea in Karachi.

Pakistan

Countries Pakistanis can enter without a visa: 32

These nationals do not require a visa to enter Pakistan: Iceland, Maldives, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, the Philippines, Tajikistan, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Iran, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway,Turkey, Tunisia, South Korea, Russia and Zambia for visits of three-month visit.