Visas, permits and taxes
Know before you go.
Entry rules for the places we sell, plus GST and TCS on tour packages, each with an official source. Checked 21 September 2026.
Last updated 21 September 2026
Visas for Indian passport holders
| Place | Entry rule for Indian passport holders | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | No visa is needed. Carry a valid Indian passport or another identity document that Nepal’s Department of Immigration accepts; Aadhaar alone is not accepted. | Department of Immigration, Nepal |
| Sri Lanka | Travel on an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) applied for on the official portal. | Sri Lanka ETA portal |
| Baku & Gabala | A visa is required; the standard route is the ASAN e-Visa (single entry, 30-day stay) on the official portal. | ASAN e-Visa, Azerbaijan |
| Bhutan | No visa is needed; Indian nationals enter on an entry permit issued by Bhutan’s Department of Immigration. | Department of Immigration, Bhutan |
| Dubai | A UAE visa is needed before travel unless you hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea or Singapore, which qualifies for a 14-day visa on arrival. | GDRFA Dubai |
| Maldives | A free 30-day visa is granted on arrival. Every traveller submits the IMUGA traveller declaration online within 96 hours before the flight. | Maldives Immigration |
| Malaysia | Visa-exempt for tourist visits of up to 30 days under a policy in effect until 31 December 2026. | Immigration Department of Malaysia |
| Bali | Apply online for Indonesia’s electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA): 30 days, extendable once by 30 days. Passport valid six months from arrival. | Indonesian e-Visa portal |
| Thailand | Visa-free entry for up to 60 days. Every traveller files the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 72 hours before arrival. | Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi |
Indian destinations need no visa. Carry a valid photo ID such as your passport or Aadhaar.
Checked 21 September 2026. This page points to official sources; it is not legal advice.
GST and TCS on tour packages
What GST applies to a tour package?
Tour operator services (SAC 9985) are commonly billed at 5% GST without input tax credit, or at 18% GST if the operator claims input tax credit, under CBIC Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended. Confirm the current rate before you book.
What is TCS on an overseas tour package?
TCS is currently reported as a flat 2% from the first rupee under the Income-tax Act (section 394(1) from 1 April 2026, formerly section 206C(1G)), collected by the seller of an overseas tour package. Confirm the current rate before you book.