Atlys, a visa processing platform, has published its annual report highlighting the accelerating adoption of e-Visas among Indian travellers. The findings show that in 2025, 82 per cent of visa applications were submitted through e-Visas, compared to 79 per cent in 2024. This marks a significant shift towards simplified digital entry processes that are reshaping outbound travel from India.
The UAE, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Egypt were among the top e-Visa destinations for Indians this year. Sri Lanka recorded the strongest surge, with visa applications increasing nearly sevenfold compared to 2024, while Georgia registered a 2.6 times rise. These figures point to expanding traveller interest beyond traditional hubs and towards emerging destinations that are embracing digital access.
Asian destinations remain at the forefront of the e-Visa trend. Countries such as Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia now offer stays ranging from 14 to 90 days. Vietnam permits 30-day visits on e-Visas valid for 90 days. In Africa, nations including Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Morocco have rolled out systems enabling stays of 30 to 90 days. Europe has followed suit, with Albania, Moldova, and Russia now accepting online visa applications from Indian nationals. In the Caribbean and Latin America, Cuba, Suriname, Colombia, and the Bahamas have implemented comprehensive digital entry processes. Australia and New Zealand continue to refine their e-Visas and electronic travel authorisations (eTAs), further widening access across Oceania.
Commenting on the report, Mohak Nahta, Founder and CEO of Atlys, said: “Indian travellers increasingly value speed and certainty, and e-Visas deliver both. The ability to apply online and receive approvals quickly has made last-minute and short-haul trips far more feasible. Countries that have adopted digital visa systems are already seeing the benefits in terms of higher visitor numbers from India.”
The report underscores how governments worldwide are embracing digitalisation to meet traveller expectations. Over the past decade, e-Visas have moved from niche offerings to mainstream entry systems, aligning convenience with the strategic objective of boosting tourism flows from India.