Visa on Arrival

It refers to an immigration policy that allows an individual to apply for a visa while reaching the destination country's airport, and they also receive it there. Simply, a visa on arrival means you can get the visa when you arrive in the destination country. You don't have to go through the whole visa application process days before the travel date. It eliminates the need to visit the consulates or embassies in advance and the stress about the visa. You should check the country's visa requirements before traveling and carry all the documents carefully. 
The list of visa-on-arrival countries for indians is: Bolivia, Dominica, Ethiopia, Georgia, Indonesia, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Srilanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Uganda, and many others. 

Benefits of a visa on arrival: 

  • You get to skip the visa application process and paperwork.

  • If you are someone who makes spontaneous trips and your plans are uncertain, then a visa on arrival is perfect for you.
  • You can avoid the potential delays in your travel plan that are associated with a traditional visa process. 

Visa Benefits for NRIs With Other Visas or Residencies

As an NRI, holding a valid visa or residency permit for some countries can open up a lot of travel opportunities for you. Here are a few of the examples:

NRIs with a US visa or a Green Card: If you have a green card or a US visa, then you can get visa-free entries to various countries like Bermuda, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, etc., with some conditions. Countries like the Bahamas, Egypt, and the UAE can have a visa on arrival. 

NRIs with Schengen Visa: If you have a Schengen visa, then you can get visa-free entries to all 29 Schengen countries. For some countries, the e-visa procedures will be a lot easier. 

NRIs with a UK visa: You will get visa-free entries to countries like Ireland, Georgia, Singapore, and many more by fulfilling all the conditions. You can get the visa on arrival while travelling to the UAE. 

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