Digital travel platform Agoda has identified the top five visa-free destinations for Indian travelers in 2024, based on accommodation bookings on the platform.

Thailand has also emerged as the most popular visa-free destination for Indian travelers in Agoda’s accommodation search data and has noted a double-digit increase in accommodation searches following the introduction of the visa waiver for Indian tourists in November last year. Malaysia, which introduced a similar visa waiver for Indian tourists last December, made the leap from the eighth position in 2023 to fourth in the first half of 2024.

Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern recently spoke at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi, emphasizing the impact of relaxed visa policies. “We know that removing visa restrictions makes a huge difference to inbound tourism, and we see this across the globe,” he said.

Krishna Rathi, Senior Country Director India at Agoda, shared, “The interest among Indian travelers for these visa-free destinations underscores the importance of hassle-free travel. Indian travelers are increasingly seeking destinations that offer convenience and a variety of experiences without the need for enduring extensive visa procedures.”

With over 4.5 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities available on Agoda, Indian travelers can easily plan and book their trips to the visa-free hot spots and any other global destination. Great value deals can be found on agoda.com or in the Agoda mobile app.