India’s global passport rank rises from 85th to 75th

Recently India’s passport has ascended to the 75^th position in the latest Henley Passport Index, upgrading from 85^th last year. This rise means Indian Passport holder can travel upto 56 countries without minimal visa requirement, it will be either visa-free or getting a visa on arrival. India’s ranking had fallen in recent years, it was 80^th in 2024 and then dropped to 85^th. The recent rise to 75^th is good news, but India hasn’t reached its best rank yet, which was 71^st back in 2006. An Indian citizen still believes that the best ever ranking was back in 2006. For many Indians, a higher ranking means less paperwork, quicker processing, and easier travel plans. Passport holders can travel business cities, and cultural destination across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Oceania more easily, this shows that travel rules are gradually becoming more relaxed.

The Henley Passport Index ranks passports around the world based on travel data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), measuring how many destinations their holders can visit without needing a visa beforehand. India moving up to 75^th position where it shares its ranks with other countries like Gabon, Madagascar, Cte d'ivoire and Mauritania, this can be a sign that things are starting to improve now for Indian passport holder.

At the top of the index, Singapore still holds the first position. Singapore passport offers visa-free access to 192 countries. Japan and South Korea share the second spot, with access to 187 countries each. While Sweden and the UAE ranked third, allowing entry to 186 countries individualy.

India’s passport is much more stronger compared to its neighbour countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. In the ranking, Bhutan stands at 83^rd position, Sri Lanka at 91^st, Bangladesh at 93^rd, Nepal at 95^th, Pakistan at 97^th, and Afghanistan is last at 101^st position.

Countries Indians can visit visa free: Angola, Barbados, Bhutan, British Virgin Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Haiti, Iran, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montserrat, Nepal, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu and Thailand.

Visa on arrival : A visa on arrival (VOA) lets travelers get their entry visa right when they arrive at an airport or border. Indian travelers can get a visa on arrival in certain countries, but they need to show a confirmed return ticket and proof that they have enough funds.

Visa on Arrival Countries for Indians : Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde Islands, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niue, Palau Islands, Qatar, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, St Lucia, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu and Zimbabwe.

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