Did 82% of Indians Choose E-Visas in 2025?

New Delhi, Sep 10 (NationPress) Electronic visas (e-visas) represented 82% of all visa applications in India during 2025, an increase from 79% in 2024, as highlighted in a report released on Wednesday.

The analysis by Atlys, a visa processing platform, illustrates the growing number of nations providing Indians with streamlined digital entry options, complete with specific duration and validity terms.

This year, the UAE, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Egypt emerged as the top e-Visa destinations for Indian travelers.

The rise in e-visa adoption has accelerated over the last decade, as numerous countries recognize the importance of making entry easier and increasing tourism from India.

This transformation underscores how governments are adapting to traveler expectations for convenience while creating new prospects for international leisure travel, as stated in the report.

“Indian tourists are placing greater importance on speed and certainty, and e-visas fulfill these needs. The capacity to apply online and obtain quick approvals has made last-minute and short-distance trips significantly more achievable,” remarked Mohak Nahta, Founder and CEO of Atlys.

“Nations that have embraced digital visa systems are witnessing increased visitor numbers from India,” he continued.

The findings also indicated that in 2025, over 50 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and Latin America now offer e-visas or electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) to Indian passport holders.

Sri Lanka experienced the most notable demand surge, with applications soaring nearly 7 times in 2025 compared to 2024, while Georgia reported a 2.6 times increase, reflecting how travelers are venturing beyond traditional hubs and adopting new digital routes.

In terms of e-visas, Asian destinations are leading the trend, with Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia offering stay periods ranging from 14 to 90 days.

Vietnam allows 30-day stays with e-visas valid for 90 days. Africa has significantly expanded digital access, with Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Morocco now permitting stays between 30 and 90 days.

European countries, including Albania, Moldova, and Russia, have also adopted online applications for Indian travelers.

Meanwhile, Caribbean and Latin American countries such as Cuba, Suriname, Colombia, and the Bahamas have established comprehensive digital entry systems. Australia and New Zealand continue to improve access to Oceania through streamlined e-visas and eTAs.