For Indian travellers · December
Best Countries to Visit from India in December
Short-haul beach escapes, visa-friendly long weekends, or longer journeys for December weather windows — here's where Indian passport holders should fly this month.
Last updated June 2026
Short-haul picks from India (under 7 hours)
| Destination | Visa for Indians | Flight time | Budget | Veg food | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Visa-free | 4 hrs | $$ | easy | Thailand in December → |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | e-Visa | 5–6 hrs | $$ | easy | Vietnam in December → |
| 🇮🇳 India | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | easy | India in December → |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | Visa-free | 2 hrs | $ | easy | Nepal in December → |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | ok | Philippines in December → |
| 🇨🇳 China | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | easy | China in December → |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | e-Visa | 6–7 hrs | $ | ok | Cambodia in December → |
| 🇱🇦 Laos | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | tricky | Laos in December → |
Long-haul picks from India in December
| Destination | Visa for Indians | Flight time | Budget | Veg food | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | Japan in December → |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | South Korea in December → |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | Visa required | 9–10 hrs | $$ | ok | Taiwan in December → |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | Visa required | 12+ hrs | $$$ | tricky | Iceland in December → |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Visa required | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | tricky | Norway in December → |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Visa required | 9 hrs | $$$ | easy | Switzerland in December → |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | Visa required | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | ok | Austria in December → |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | Visa required | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | ok | Slovenia in December → |
Visa-friendly options for Indian passport holders
| Destination | Visa for Indians | Flight time | Budget | Veg food | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | Japan in December → |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Visa-free | 4 hrs | $$ | easy | Thailand in December → |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | e-Visa | 5–6 hrs | $$ | easy | Vietnam in December → |
| 🇮🇳 India | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | easy | India in December → |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | Visa-free | 2 hrs | $ | easy | Nepal in December → |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | ok | Philippines in December → |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | South Korea in December → |
| 🇨🇳 China | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | easy | China in December → |
Where to avoid in December
FAQs: travelling from India in December
What is the best country to visit from India in December?
Top short-haul picks from India in December are Thailand, Vietnam, India, Nepal — all reachable in under 7 hours, with e-visa or visa-on-arrival access for Indian passport holders.
Which countries are visa-free or visa-on-arrival for Indians in December?
Visa-friendly options peaking in December include Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Nepal.
Where should Indians avoid travelling in December?
Skip Türkiye, Georgia, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal in December — weather, safety or closures make these tough.
What's the cheapest international trip from India in December?
For low total cost in December, look at short-haul Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia) where flights are 3–6 hours and on-ground costs stay low.