Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India's Passport Ranking Jumps to 77th, Boosting Travel Freedom
Imagine passports like a key to different countries.
India's key is getting better!
The country's passport is now ranked 77th, meaning Indians can visit more places without a visa.
This year, they can go to 59 countries easily, two more than before.
Places like Malaysia and Thailand are on the list.
Other countries like the US and UK are seeing their passport power shrink.
It's like India's key is unlocking more doors around the world, which is good!
India's passport ranking has risen to 77th globally, an increase of eight places.
Indian passport holders can now visit 59 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival.
The Philippines and Sri Lanka are newly added visa-free destinations for Indian citizens.
Asian countries lead in global mobility, with Singapore at the top.
The US and UK passports have seen a decline in ranking.
- Who
- Indian passport holders.
- What
- India's passport ranking improved, and more countries can be visited visa-free.
- When
- The recent update of the Henley Passport Index.
- Where
- Globally.
- Why
- Passport strength reflects diplomatic influence and international relationships.
Declining Passport Powers
Growing Passport Powers
Power Decline
Declining Passport Powers
The US and UK passports have gradually declined in ranking.
Growing Passport Powers
The decline signifies waning global influence.
- India's Ranking
- 77th
- Visa-free destinations for Indians
- 59
- Gain in ranking
- 8 spots
- Top Passport
- Singapore
- US ranking
- 10th
- UK ranking
- 6th