Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Indian Independence Day Weekend Fuels 32% Visa Surge
During the Independence Day weekend, many Indians decided to take short trips outside the country.
The demand for visas went up by almost a third.
Popular destinations included places like Bali, Dubai, and Vietnam, which are easy to get to.
Young people, especially millennials and Gen Z, are leading this trend.
It's easier and cheaper to travel now because of visa sales.
This shows that Indians are now more likely to travel internationally even for short breaks.
The trend is away from long waits to make international travel happen.
Indian travelers are increasingly using long weekends for international trips.
Visa demand increased by 32% during the Independence Day long weekend.
Short-haul destinations like Bali, Vietnam, and Dubai were popular choices.
Millennials (57%) and Gen Z (22%) are the primary drivers of this travel trend.
Atlys' visa sale contributed to easier and more affordable last-minute travel bookings.
- Who
- Indians, especially millennials and Gen Z.
- What
- A surge in outbound travel from India during the Independence Day long weekend, driven by increased visa demand.
- When
- During the Independence Day long weekend.
- Where
- Popular destinations include Bali, Dubai, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Thailand.
- Why
- Due to the convenience of short-haul flights, easy visas, and Atlys visa sales.
- Visa Demand Increase
- 32%
- Popular Destinations
- Bali, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Thailand
- Primary Age Group
- Millennials (57%)
- Secondary Age Group
- Gen Z (22%)
- Cities with Surge
- Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Surat, Jaipur, Mohali