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Traveller Guides · Indian Passport Holders

Visa guides for
Indian students.

Applying on parental sponsorship, an education loan, or a first bank account changes the paperwork entirely. These guides cover sponsorship affidavits, university NOCs, and how each country treats an applicant without independent income.

No independent income
Parental sponsorship documentation
Education loan papers
University NOC required
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E-Visa (7)
🇯🇵Japan
E-VISA · ¥3,000 JPY · 4–7 days

Indian students can absolutely get a Japan tourist visa — the key is proving financial support through your parents' documents instead of your own income. As…

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🇦🇪UAE
E-VISA · د.إ200 AED · 2–4 days

Indian students visiting UAE for tourism apply for the standard 30-day tourist e-visa (~AED 200) online. No ITR or income proof is required for the tourist…

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🇸🇬Singapore
E-VISA · S$30 SGD · 3 days

Indian students visiting Singapore for tourism apply for the same e-Visa (₹2,100) as all Indians. Use university enrolment certificate instead of employer NOC.…

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🇦🇺Australia
E-VISA · A$200 AUD · 20–33 days

Indian students visiting Australia for tourism apply for the Subclass 600 Tourist Visa (AUD 200). Use parental sponsorship for income proof and university…

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🇹🇿Tanzania
E-VISA · $50 USD · 3–10 days

Indian students apply for the Tanzania e-visa under the Ordinary Visa category — the same $50 USD tourist visa adults use. There is no separate student tourist…

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🇬🇪Georgia
E-VISA · Free · 5–10 days

Indian students can apply for Georgia's free e-visa for tourism using parental sponsorship — your parents' six-month bank statement, ITR, and a notarised…

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🇲🇽Mexico
E-VISA · Free · 0–2 days

Indian students at US universities (F-1, J-1, M-1) already qualify for Mexico's SAE — your US visa is the key. Apply free at inm.gob.mx, get approval in 1–2…

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Sticker Visa (8)
🇫🇷France
STICKER · €90 EUR · 15–45 days

Indian students visiting France for tourism apply for a Schengen Type C tourist visa — the same as any Indian traveler. The fee is €90. For parental…

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🇺🇸United States
STICKER · $185 USD · 105–270 days

Indian students visiting the US for tourism apply for the B1/B2 visitor visa ($185). For parental sponsorship, use parent's bank statements and ITR + a…

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🇬🇧United Kingdom
STICKER · £135 GBP · 15–21 days

Indian students visiting the UK for tourism apply for the Standard Visitor eVisa (£135). Use university enrolment certificate instead of employer NOC. Parental…

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🇰🇷South Korea
STICKER · ₩40,000 KRW · 5–15 days

Indian students applying for a South Korea C-3 tourist visa do not need personal income or ITR — parental sponsorship is the standard path. Submit your…

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🇮🇹Italy
STICKER · €90 EUR · 15 days

Indian students can apply for an Italy Schengen short-stay (Type C) tourist visa for trips up to 90 days, using parents' ITR and six-month bank statements as…

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🇬🇷Greece
STICKER · €90 EUR · 15–20 days

Indian students can apply for a Greece Schengen tourist visa using a parent's ITR and 6 months of bank statements as financial sponsorship — your own lack of…

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🇷🇸Serbia
STICKER · €60 EUR · 7–15 days

Indian students can apply for a Serbia Type C tourist sticker visa using parental sponsorship — the standard route when you have no personal income. Submit…

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🇿🇦South Africa
STICKER · Free · 10–15 days

Indian students can apply for a South Africa Visitor's Visa with their parents acting as financial sponsors. The visa fee is GRATIS, though VFS charges…

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