India announced on 21 May 2026 that citizens of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Brunei can enter visa-free until 31 December 2027. The policy applies to tourism, business and medical visits with a maximum stay of 60 days per entry.
Officials cited a 35 percent surge in ASEAN tourist arrivals during 2025 as the main driver. The extension aims to sustain momentum ahead of major events including the 2027 ASEAN-India Summit in New Delhi.
Applicants must still complete an online registration at least 72 hours before travel and carry proof of onward travel. Overstays will incur fines starting at 500 USD plus potential blacklisting.
Travel agents in Bangkok report immediate booking spikes for India packages, with average prices rising 12 percent for July departures. Airlines including IndiGo have added 14 weekly flights from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to meet demand.
Border officials at major airports have received updated training to process the increased volume efficiently. Processing times are expected to average under 25 minutes for registered travellers.
The government will review the scheme again in mid-2027 based on security data and tourism revenue figures. Similar reciprocal agreements are under discussion with several South American nations.
Industry analysts predict the policy could add 1.2 million extra visitors and generate 850 million USD in additional tourism receipts by the end of 2027.