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Planning international travel requires understanding visa requirements, fees, and processing timelines. This comprehensive comparison covers the most popular tourist destinations for Indian travelers, with the latest fee structures and processing times as of November 2025.
United States remains one of the most expensive visa options at ₹15,540, but offers 10-year validity with multiple entries. However, a significant fee increase is expected from 2026, when the new Visa Integrity Fee will push the total cost to approximately ₹40,000. Current processing involves a 30-45 day period after biometrics, though interview wait times have extended to 7.5-13.5 months depending on the consulate.
United Kingdom charges ₹15,397 for a standard 6-month visitor visa with a processing time of 3 weeks (21 working days). Priority services are available at an additional ₹20,000 for faster processing in 2-5 working days, while Super-Priority service costs ₹40,000.
Canada offers a 10-year multiple entry visa at ₹11,500 with biometric fees of ₹4,000. The current processing time averages 52 days (approximately 7-8 weeks), with online applications processing faster than paper-based submissions.
The Schengen visa provides access to 27 European countries with a single application. As of 2025, the adult visa fee is €90 (approximately ₹8,100), with children aged 6-12 paying €45 (₹4,100) and children under 6 exempt. VFS service charges range from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 depending on the destination country. Processing time is typically 15 calendar days, though it can extend to 45 days in complex cases.
France charges the standard Schengen fee of ₹8,100 plus VFS charges of ₹2,000-₹4,000, totaling approximately ₹11,100. Switzerland has similar fees at ₹8,800 for adults with VFS charges of ₹2,690. Italy follows the standard Schengen structure with fees around ₹8,190 for adults.
Australia requires a fee of AUD 195 (approximately ₹16,400) with processing times of 20-33 days for tourist visas. Approximately 75% of applications are processed within 3-4 weeks, while 90% are completed within 6-8 weeks.
Singapore is one of the most affordable options, with fees ranging from ₹1,900 to ₹2,550 and processing completed within 3-5 working days. The visa is typically valid for 30 days and can be extended to 90 days.
Japan charges ₹500 as the embassy fee plus ₹800 VFS service charge, totaling ₹1,300. Processing takes 4-10 working days, with a minimum of 4 working days after submission.
Thailand offers visa-free entry for Indian tourists for up to 60 days, valid indefinitely. Travelers only need to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), which processes within 1 business day.
Malaysia extended its visa-free entry policy for Indian nationals until December 31, 2026, allowing stays of up to 30 days. For longer stays, an eVisa costs approximately ₹3,699 with processing taking 2-7 working days.
South Korea charges ₹3,200 for single-entry tourist visas and ₹5,700 for multiple-entry visas. Processing time ranges from 5-15 working days, with express services available at higher costs (₹6,000-₹10,400).
UAE/Dubai visa costs vary from ₹6,550 for 30-day stays to ₹14,900 for 60-day visas. Normal processing takes 3-4 working days, while express visas can be issued within 24-36 hours. Indian citizens with valid US visas can avail visa on arrival.
Israel charges ₹2,350 as visa fee plus ₹1,805 service fee. Processing time is minimum 3 weeks, with some categories requiring video conference interviews at an additional ₹3,540.
New Zealand requires NZD 341 (approximately ₹24,000) with processing times of 20-25 working days on average, though some applications may take 40-60 days. Partners and children can be added to applications for an additional NZD 40.
Several destinations offer visa-free entry for Indians:
Thailand: 60 days visa-free (until further notice)
Malaysia: 30 days visa-free (until December 31, 2026)
Mauritius, Fiji, Seychelles: Various durations of visa-free or visa-on-arrival access
Processing Times: Always apply well in advance of your travel dates. Peak seasons (summer, holidays) typically experience longer processing times.
Non-Refundable Fees: Visa fees are generally non-refundable, even if your application is rejected.
Additional Costs: Budget for biometric enrollment (₹600-₹1,000), travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen, varying for others), passport photos, document translations, and optional courier services.
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