Your first international trip — everything you need to know.

From choosing a destination to landing abroad. Zero experience required.

5 Easiest First Destinations

1. 🇹🇭 Thailand — Visa-free, ₹35K total

No visa, familiar food (yellow-flag Buddhist restaurants for veg), Grab app, ₹13K flights. The most stress-free first trip.

2. 🇶🇦 Qatar — Free VOA, ₹35K total

Zero fee at airport. World-class museums (free). Desert safari. Richest country charges Indians nothing.

3. 🇸🇬 Singapore — E-visa ₹2,100, ₹40K total

90%+ approval. English everywhere. World's safest city. Little India for comfort food.

4. 🇳🇵 Nepal — No visa, ₹20K total

No visa or passport needed (ID accepted). Familiar food. Cheapest international trip from India.

5. 🇲🇻 Maldives — Free VOA, ₹40K total

1.5 hours from South India. Budget guesthouses ₹3K/night. Same turquoise water as ₹50K resorts.

First Flight Step-by-Step

1

Arrive 3 hours early

International terminal. CISF guard checks passport + ticket at entrance.

2

Check-in

Passport to airline counter. Boarding pass issued. Luggage checked (23kg).

3

Immigration

Officer scans passport, verifies visa, stamps departure. 5–10 minutes. Simple.

4

Security

Laptop out, liquids under 100ml in clear bag. Walk through scanner.

5

Board

Find gate on departure board. Board when zone called. You are now an international traveller.

What to Carry

  • Passport + 2 photocopies (keep separate)
  • Visa printout or check sticker in passport
  • Return flight ticket (printed)
  • Hotel booking confirmation (printed)
  • Forex card + emergency cash in destination currency
  • Phone + charger + power bank + universal adapter
  • 2 extra passport photos
  • Basic medicines (paracetamol, ORS, antacid, prescriptions)
  • Pen (for immigration forms on the plane)
  • Travel insurance policy printout
  • Indian Embassy phone number for your destination