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These are 60 countries where Indians can travel visa-free

In a significant development for Indian passport holders, the appeal of hassle-free international travel has expanded as Indians can now explore 60 countries without the need for a visa.

This coveted privilege allows citizens to enter foreign nations without the usual bureaucratic hurdles, either through bilateral agreements or the host country’s unilateral decision to open its borders.

Thailand is a well-known Southeast Asian gem that has formally allowed Indian nationals admission without a visa. It is a notable addition to this list of visa-free travel countries. This remarkable development, which takes effect on November 10, 2023, extends the visa-free period until May 10, 2024, giving Indian tourists more time to explore Thailand’s lively towns, breathtaking scenery, and diverse cultural offerings.

Among these nations, Barbados, Thailand, and Sri Lanka stand out as destinations that warmly welcome Indian visitors without the need for pre-approved visas.

Visa-Free Countries for Indian Citizens in 2023

1. Albania	15. Mauritius
2. Barbados	16. Montserrat
3. Bhutan	17. Nepal
4. British Virgin Islands	18. Niue
5. Cook Islands	19. Oman
6. Dominica	20. Qatar
7. El Salvador	21. Senegal
8. Fiji	22. Saint Kitts and Nevis
9. Grenada	23. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
10. Haiti	24. Sri Lanka
11. Jamaica	25. Trinidad and Tobago
12. Kazakhstan	26. Tunisia
13. Macao (SAR China)	27. Thailand
14. Micronesia	28. Vanuatu

29. Bolivia	45. Mauritania
30. Botswana	46. Mozambique
31. Burundi	47. Myanmar
32. Cambodia	48. Palau Islands
33. Cape Verde Islands	49. Rwanda
34. Comoro Islands	50. Samoa
35. Ethiopia	51. Seychelles
36. Gabon	52. Sierra Leone
37. Guinea-Bissau	53. Somalia
38. Indonesia	54. Saint Lucia
39. Iran	55. Tanzania
40. Jordan	56. Timor-Leste
41. Laos	57. Togo
42. Madagascar	58. Tuvalu
43. Maldives	59. Uganda
44. Marshall Islands	60. Zimbabwe

Different Types of Visas

Visa-free: One of the various benefits of traveling without a visa is being able to enter a country. This convenience may arise from a bilateral agreement between two countries or from the host nation’s unilateral decision to allow foreigners entry.

E-Visas: Visitors can enter a country with the help of e-Visas, which are essentially official online documents issued by immigration officials of that nation. Compared to the old-fashioned paper-based visas that embassies issued, this contemporary substitute simplifies the procedure.

Visa on arrival: Visitors are issued a visa on arrival, sometimes referred to as an on-arrival visa, as soon as they arrive at the entry port. At the point of entry, government officials commence and finish the full process of issuing visas. This makes the process easier for visitors by doing away with the requirement to make advance visa preparations and guaranteeing a simple admission procedure.

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Toronto’s Abandoned Airport Set to Transform into a Futuristic City

In a bold and visionary move, an abandoned airport in Toronto, Canada, is set to undergo a dramatic transformation into a sprawling mega-city, thanks to an ambitious £12.3 billion ($22 billion CAD) redevelopment plan.

This groundbreaking project has recently been given the green light by local officials and promises to create a vibrant, thriving community over the next three decades. Spanning 370 acres of unused land, the development will see the creation of seven distinct neighborhoods, designed to accommodate up to 83,500 residents.

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What sets this project apart is its commitment to preserving the historical essence of the former airport. Developers have pledged to retain key elements of the site, including 11 aircraft hangars and half a mile of the original runway. These remnants of the past will be ingeniously repurposed, giving the new city a unique character that pays homage to the area’s rich history, particularly its role in aircraft manufacturing during World War II.

The heart of the first mixed-use district will feature the old hangars, which will serve as central hubs for community activities. These iconic structures will be surrounded by a mix of shops, restaurants, and even a library, all lining the preserved runway, now reimagined as a pedestrian walkway. This blend of the old and the new is expected to attract a diverse range of businesses and residents, creating a vibrant, interconnected community.

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The first phase of development is anticipated to generate 7,000 new jobs, providing local residents with opportunities to live and work within the same community. This district will include 2,850 housing units, primarily composed of mid-rise apartment buildings, catering to a variety of lifestyles and needs.

Northcrest Developments, the company behind this visionary project, believes that the unique nature of the development will appeal to businesses seeking distinctive and innovative workspaces that are currently unavailable in the market. According to company spokesperson Goring, “There’s an opportunity to attract companies that actually want to be here but can’t because they can’t find these types of locations.”

As the project progresses, it is expected to become a model for sustainable urban development, seamlessly blending history with modernity.