Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Indian Passport Ranking Drops to 81
The Indian passport has dropped in ranking to 81st place, down from 75th earlier this year.
This means Indian passport holders can now visit 55 countries without a visa or with a visa on arrival.
Earlier in 2026, the ranking improved from 85th to 75th, but it has since declined.
Singapore has the strongest passport, allowing access to 192 countries.
The United States has fallen to 10th place.
Over the past 20 years, the average number of countries people can visit without a visa has almost doubled.
Indian passport ranking falls to 81st, down from 75th in February 2026.
Indian passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations.
Singapore retains the top position with access to 192 destinations.
Japan, South Korea, and the UAE share the second rank with access to 188 destinations.
The United States falls to 10th place with access to 180 destinations.
- Who
- Indian passport holders
- What
- Decline in passport ranking
- When
- July 21, 2026
- Where
- Global
- Why
- Changes in visa policies and global mobility trends
Passport Strength Improvement
Passport Strength Decline
Passport Ranking Trends
Passport Strength Improvement
India's passport ranking improved from 85th to 75th earlier in 2026, showing a positive trend in global mobility.
Passport Strength Decline
The ranking has since declined to 81st, indicating a decrease in visa-free access and global mobility for Indian passport holders.
- Current Ranking
- 81st
- Previous Ranking (February 2026)
- 75th
- Visa-Free Access
- 55 destinations
- Top-Ranked Passport
- Singapore (192 destinations)
- Second-Ranked Passports
- Japan, South Korea, UAE (188 destinations)
- US Passport Ranking
- 10th (180 destinations)
- Average Visa-Free Access (2006)
- 58 destinations
- Average Visa-Free Access (2026)
- 108 destinations