Visa fees for Indians in 2026: every country, one table
One table with the 2026 visa fee, processing time, validity and entry rule for Indians travelling to the US, UK, Canada, Schengen, Australia, Dubai, Thailand and more. Checked against official sources on 2026-10-25. Free to use with credit to Travlys (CC BY 4.0). Download as CSV.
| Country | Visa needed? | Entry route | Government fee | ≈ INR | Processing | Stay | Travlys fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | B1/B2 visitor visa from a US consulate in India | $185 | ₹18,100 | 6-12 months (interview wait) | Up to 6 months / visit | From ₹19,940 | Official source |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Standard Visitor visa, biometrics at VFS, issued as an eVisa | £135 | ₹17,100 | 3 weeks (Standard) | Up to 6 months / visit | From ₹12,950 | Official source |
| Canada | Yes | Visitor visa (TRV) with biometrics | CAD 185 | ₹12,500 | 4-8 weeks | Up to 6 months / visit | From ₹14,950 | Official source |
| Australia | Yes | Visitor visa (subclass 600), applied online | AUD 250 | ₹16,600 | 2-6 weeks | Usually 3 months, up to 12 / visit | From ₹4,950 | Official source |
| Schengen (Netherlands) | Yes | Schengen short-stay visa, biometrics at VFS | €90 | ₹9,600 | 18-21 days (up to 45) | 90 days in any 180 | From ₹2,950 | Official source |
| Singapore | Yes | Singapore visa through an authorised visa agent | INR 2,100 | ₹2,100 | 3-5 working days | Up to 30 days / visit | From ₹2,950 | Official source |
| United Arab Emirates | Usually | e-Visa before travel; visa on arrival for holders of a US, UK or EU visa or residence permit | AED 350 | ₹9,050 | 2-4 working days | 14 / 30 / 60 days | From ₹2,500 | Official source |
| Thailand | No (up to 30 days) | Visa-free for tourism up to 30 days since 15 September 2026; TDAC before arrival | None for visa-free entry | — | 5-10 working days | 30 days visa-free; up to 60 days on e-Visa | From ₹1,950 | Official source |
| New Zealand | Yes | Visitor visa, applied online | NZD 441 | ₹23,700 | 2-6 weeks | Up to 9 months | From ₹6,950 | Official source |
| Malaysia | No (up to 30 days, until 31 Dec 2026) | Visa-free up to 30 days until 31 December 2026; MDAC before arrival | None for visa-free entry | — | No visa needed; MDAC online | Up to 30 days | From ₹999 | Official source |
Rupee amounts are approximate, at mid-October 2026 exchange rates. Government fees are paid to the embassy or immigration authority; the Travlys fee is separate.
About this table
Which countries are visa-free for Indians in this table?
Thailand (up to 30 days since 15 September 2026) and Malaysia (up to 30 days until 31 December 2026). Both need a free digital arrival card before you fly. The UAE gives a 14-day visa on arrival to Indians who hold a valid US visa or green card, or a UK or EU visa or residence permit.
Which visa is the most expensive for Indians?
Among these countries, the New Zealand visitor visa (from NZD 441) and the US B1/B2 visa ($185) have the highest government fees, followed by the UK (£135) and Australia (AUD 250). Rupee amounts are approximate and move with exchange rates.
Are the Travlys fees included in the government fee?
No. The government fee goes to the embassy or immigration authority. The Travlys service fee is separate and covers preparing, checking and filing your application. Both are listed separately in the table.