Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Indian Passport Drops to 81st in 2026
The Indian passport has dropped to 81st place in the world rankings for 2026.
This means people with an Indian passport can now travel to 55 places without needing a visa.
Over the past 20 years, the Indian passport has gone up and down in the rankings, starting at 71st in 2006 and hitting its lowest point at 91st in 2021.
Around the world, passports have become more powerful, with the average passport now allowing access to almost double the number of places compared to 2006.
Singapore has the most powerful passport, allowing entry to 192 destinations.
The United States, which was number one in 2006, is now in 10th place.
Indian passport ranked 81st globally in July 2026.
Visa-free access to 55 destinations for Indian passport holders.
Rank fluctuated from 80th in January to 75th in February 2026.
Indian passport was 71st in 2006 and dropped to 91st in 2021.
Global average passport access increased from 58 to 108 destinations since 2006.
- Who
- Indian passport holders
- What
- Drop in passport ranking
- When
- July 2026
- Where
- Global
- Why
- Changes in visa policies and diplomatic agreements
Global Passport Power Increase
Indian Passport Decline
Global Mobility
Global Passport Power Increase
The average passport now provides access to 108 destinations, nearly double the 58 in 2006.
Indian Passport Decline
The Indian passport has declined from 71st in 2006 to 81st in 2026.
Top Passports
Global Passport Power Increase
Singapore leads with access to 192 destinations, and the top tier has expanded to 38 passports.
Indian Passport Decline
The Indian passport's highest rank was 71st in 2006, and its lowest was 91st in 2021.
- Current Rank
- 81st
- Visa-Free Destinations
- 55
- Rank in 2006
- 71st
- Lowest Rank
- 91st (2021)
- Average Global Access (2006)
- 58 destinations
- Average Global Access (2026)
- 108 destinations
- Top Passport (2026)
- Singapore (192 destinations)
- US Rank (2026)
- 10th