Last-minute New Year travel destinations 2025: New Year 2026 is just around the corner, and with year-end plans in motion, travel plans are being locked in. Be it a countdown to New Year 2026 or starting your year in a new country, Indians know how to travel in style. Here’s a complete guide of countries offering an e-Visa that will ease out your New Year travel plans.
From unexplored terrains to season staples, travelling has been a great way to end the year, be it spending time with your loved ones in your hometown or unwinding with your partner at an exquisite destination. In fact, solo trips need not be solemn at all! Follow this list with direct flights, visa-free travel, and epic countdowns.
E-Visa countries for last-minute New Year travel
Several popular international destinations have now made travel simpler by offering e-visa or online visa facilities. These allow travellers to skip embassy visits and fussy lines of long paperwork.
Dubai
Dubai (UAE) leads the list with its smooth e-visa process, which usually takes 2 or 3 days for approval. Ideal for travellers who chase the thrill, it is a great opportunity for scenic experiences, including skyline fireworks, luxury shopping, yacht parties, and desert experiences.
Sri Lanka
Closer to India’s borders. the island nation of Sri Lanka offers an equally simple ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) or visa-on-arrival route. Laden with scenic beaches, the coastal environment will not make you want to come back. This affordable yet entertaining vacation will surely be a memorable moment in your life. The e-Visa often takes about 1–2 days to get approved. Pro tip for travellers: Do not miss exploring Colombo’s coastlines and Kandy’s heritage temples.
Indonesia (Bali)
Popular among young couples and party-chasers, Bali continues to attract Indian tourists with its quick e-visa approval. Typically processed in 2–3 days, Bali is the perfect destination for those who seek calm in wellness retreats and scenic views. Be it sunrises in Ubud or beachside nightlife in Seminyak, one can never be lonely in Bali. The e-Visa digital applications are transparent and show the real-time fees. The Indonesian island has generous stay limits and lets you have the luxuries of international travel at your fingertips.
Similarly, for Malaysia, the country offers Digital Arrival Cards (DAC), processed in 2 to 3 hours and can cost up to $30. With a stay limit of 30 days, one cannot miss the Kuala Lumpur fireworks and Langkawi resorts.
Morocco
For a high-end experience, impromptu plans for luxury travellers that span about 5 days are best suited for Morocco. With an e-Visa application, they can apply online via portals and ensure a 6+ month validity. A return ticket is mandatory with hotel proof. However, it is natural that the holiday season is bound to make the travel and accommodations more expensive than before.
