12 Incredible Destinations Open to Indian Travellers

Maldives has been the most tourist-friendly destination for Indians through the pandemic. While there was a brief period where it closed to India during the second wave, Maldives is now open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers of all nationalities once again. The easy availability of flights between India and Maldives, along with the clarity on Covid protocol make it the top destination on our list. But tourists will need a negative RTPCR test taken within the previous 72 hours to enter Maldives. No quarantine is necessary.  

Egypt remained open for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers across the world through the pandemic. All you need is a negative Covid test result taken within the previous 72 hours to visit, which you can even get at the airport if you are landing at Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh or Taba. But if you arrive with a test, no quarantine is necessary. The only challenge for Indians remains to find a viable air route for travel, as India does not have an air bubble agreement with Egypt. 

Russia had been another tourist-friendly destination for vaccinated and unvaccinated Indian travellers during the pandemic. In fact, its vaccine tourist programmes are famous, where it combines travel with the opportunity to get vaccinated. But any tourist travel to Russia will require an invitation from a government-mandated tourist agency.  Additionally, you will require proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours. No quarantine is necessary. India’s air bubble agreement with Russia means that flights between the two countries are easily available as well.

Vaccinated Indians can now travel to France for non-essential purposes as well, without quarantining. France currently recognises India’s Covishield vaccine, even though it is not currently covered under the EU green pass. India’s air bubble agreement with France means that flights between the two countries are easily available. 

Vaccinated Indians can now travel to Germany for non-essential purposes as well, without quarantining. Germany currently recognises India’s Covishield vaccine, even though it is not currently covered under the EU green pass. India’s air bubble agreement with Germany means that flights between the two countries are easily available as well.

Vaccinated Indians can now also travel to Spain for non-essential purposes as well, without quarantining. Spain currently recognises India’s Covishield vaccine, even though it is not currently covered under the EU green pass. However, India does not have an air bubble agreement with Spain. So, you will have to find a viable air travel route.

Vaccinated Indians can now also travel to Switzerland for non-essential purposes, without quarantining. Switzerland currently recognises India’s Covishield vaccine, even though it is not currently covered under the EU green pass. However, India does not have an air bubble agreement with Switzerland. So, you will have to find a viable air travel route.

Vaccinated Indians can now also travel to Iceland for non-essential purposes, without quarantining. Iceland currently recognises India’s Covishield vaccine, even though it is not currently covered under the EU green pass. However, India does not have an air bubble agreement with Iceland. So, you will have to find a viable air travel route.

Vaccinated Indians can now also travel to Finland for non-essential purposes, without quarantining. Finland currently recognises India’s Covishield vaccine, even though it is not currently covered under the EU green pass. However, Finland does not have an air bubble agreement with Finland. So, you will have to find a viable air travel route.

Mexico is open to vaccinated and unvaccinated international travellers. Further, it’s one of those few countries where a negative Covid test result is not mandatory. For those who already have a US visa, you can also use it to break your flight into the U.S. However, India does not have an air bubble agreement with Mexico. So, you will need to find a viable air route for travel.

Serbia too has been open for vaccinated and unvaccinated international travellers through the pandemic. All you need is a negative Covid test result taken within the previous 72 hours to visit. However, flights to Serbia are few, and India does not have an air bubble agreement with the country. So, you will have to find a viable travel route.

Vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers can visit South Africa, without quarantine requirements. However, India does not have an air bubble agreement with South Africa. So, you will need to find a viable air route for travel. Also, given that a variant of concern was discovered in the country, you will be faced with stringent scrutiny and quarantine requirements on your return.