A Schengen visa not only grants access to 29 European countries but also allows Indian travellers to explore 67 countries worldwide. Here are 10 non-Schengen nations Indian travellers can visit with a Schengen visa:

Mexico

• A valid Schengen visa permits entry for tourism, business, or transit.
•  Visitors must present their visa and passport upon entry.

Colombia

• Indian travellers with a Schengen or US visa can enter Colombia visa-free.
• Highlights include Cartagena, Bogotá, the coffee region, and the Amazon rainforest.

Turkey

• A valid Schengen visa allows for a single-entry e-visa for one month via the Turkish e-visa website.
• Attractions include Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, and Ankara.

Georgia

• Schengen visa holders can enter visa-free for 90 days within 180 days, except for nationals from Kosovo, Taiwan, and Palestine.
• Known for its natural beauty, historic sites, and vibrant cities.

Serbia

• Entry and stay up to 90 days within six months with a valid Schengen visa.
• Features vibrant Belgrade and national parks like Tara and Djerdap.

Belarus

• Visa-free entry with a flight ticket from specific Belarusian airports for 30 days.
• The stay cannot be extended beyond 30 days.

Saudi Arabia 

• Obtain a visa on arrival with a used Schengen visa, allowing a 90-day stay within a year.
• Offers modern cities, archaeological sites, and experiences in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al-Ula.

 Egypt

•  A single-entry visa for 30 days within three months with a valid Schengen visa.
• Famous for the pyramids, Nile River, Cairo, Luxor, and Red Sea beaches.

 Aruba

•  A valid multiple-entry Schengen visa allows for a 30-day stay, not exceeding 180 days per year.
• Known for white sandy beaches, clear waters, vibrant nightlife, and attractions like Oranjestad and Eagle Beach.

 Montenegro

• Travellers with a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa can stay for up to 30 days, with a yearly limit of 180 days.
• Famous for rugged mountains, medieval villages, and the Bay of Kotor and Durmitor National Park.

 Source: Business Standard