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Sri Lanka: From 1st January 2012, Indians visiting Sri Lanka for tourism or business purposes up to 30 days need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before travelling. Only holders of an approved ETA will be issued with a visa on arrival in Colombo. ETA costs US$10 and can be applied online at http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/center.jsp. An ETA can also be applied on arrival in Colombo however if a referral notice is served then the applicant will be refused entry and returned to their original destination.

Croatia: From 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012, Indians visiting Croatia for tourism purposes do not need a visa if they hold a valid Multiple Entry Schengen Tourist Visa or a Schengen Residence Permit. The Schengen Visa must be valid for the duration of their stay in Croatia.

Ireland: From 1st July 2011 upto 31st October 2012, Indians holding short term tourist or business visas issued by the United Kingdom do not need a separate visa to enter Ireland for a maximum stay of 90 days or to the end of the validity period of the UK visa, whichever is shorter, provided having first entered the United Kingdom. However, Indians residing in UK on long term UK visas will still need to apply for a visa.

Malaysia: From 15th August 2010, Indians will not be able to avail of the Visa on Arrival facility in Malaysia. They will need to obtain a visa before entering Malaysia.

Switzerland: From 15th July 2010, Indians do not need an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) to transit through Switzerland while arriving from and departing to a non-Schenegn Member State.

Turkey: From 15th June 2010, Indian nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Turkey for a maximum stay of one month by paying a fee of 10 Euros or 15 US Dollars, provided they hold a valid Schengen visa or visa issued by the United Kingdom or USA. Any of these visas must be valid for atleast 6 months. The travellers should also show proof of funds of atleast US$50 per day of their stay in Turkey.

Thailand: Tourists visiting Thailand between 11th May 2010 and 31st March 2011 are exempt from paying the tourist visa fee. more...