Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam have also removed visa requirements to attract tourists. On Friday, Iran announced that it is expected to remove visa requirements for travelers from 33 countries, including India, to boost tourist arrivals and attract more visitors from around the world. “The decision is expected to be lifted soon,” said Ezzatollah Zarghami, Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and crafts, according to the Iranian news agency IRNA. “This follows a similar decision taken by Kenya, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Thailand and Vietnam have also removed visa requirements.”
Kenya and Iran offer visa-free travel to Indians
Starting January 1, 2022, Kenya will no longer require a visa for international visitors. This is expected to boost the country’s vital tourism sector, providing easy travel options for wildlife safaris and beach holidays. President William Ruto said “no one from anywhere in the world will have to worry about applying for a visa to visit Kenya.” In Malaysia, tourists from India and China will now be able to enter the country visa-free for 30 days. This new rule was imposed from December 1, 2022. Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister, said the visa exemption was subject to strict security checks. “Initial checks will be carried out on all tourists and visitors entering Malaysia,” he said. “If there is a criminal record or risk of terrorism, we will not allow them to enter.”
Sri Lanka offers visa-free entry to visitors from India and six other countries, including China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand. This visa-free entry scheme will continue to apply until March 31, 2024. Thailand has started granting 30 days of visa-free entry from November 1 to visitors from India and Taiwan. The plan will continue until May 10, 2024. Vietnam announced earlier this year that it is considering issuing visa-free entries to Indians and Chinese to boost tourism. Visa-free access is currently available to citizens of some European countries, while others can obtain e-visas valid for 90 days and have multiple entry options.
This is the government’s plan to use the newly launched digital platform to speed up the admission process. Kenya’s economy relies heavily on tourism and the country is famous for its diverse landscapes and vibrant culture. By eliminating the visa requirement, the government aims to attract more foreign tourists. Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia have recently announced visa-free entry for Indians. According to the latest Henley and Partners Passport Index for 2023, Indian passport holders can now travel to 57 countries without visa issues. Stay tuned so you don’t miss the latest updates on this news.
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