Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India's Passport Improves Ranking in Global Index
Imagine a passport is like a key that unlocks doors to different countries.
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on how many doors they can open without needing a special key (visa) first.
India's key got better, moving up in the ranking, but it still doesn't open as many doors as Singapore's key, which is the best.
Some countries are doing a better job of opening doors for their citizens, while others have become less open over time.
Having a good passport is becoming more and more important for people who want to travel and have opportunities around the world.
India's passport ranking improved, moving up 8 spots to 77th in the Henley Passport Index.
Indian citizens can now travel to 59 countries without a visa.
Singapore holds the strongest passport, with visa-free access to 193 destinations.
The UK and US, once leaders, have dropped in ranking.
Saudi Arabia and China made significant gains in passport power.
- Who
- The Henley Passport Index ranks global passports.
- What
- India's passport ranking improved in the Henley Passport Index.
- When
- The Henley Passport Index 2025 was released.
- Where
- Globally; India's passport ranking improved.
- Why
- The ranking indicates the ease of international travel for passport holders.
Views on Passport Power
Citizen's Priorities
Significance of Travel
Views on Passport Power
Individuals increasingly value the freedom to travel and international access.
Citizen's Priorities
As countries adopt inward-looking policies, citizens seek global access and security.
- India's Rank
- 77th
- Change in Rank
- Up 8 spots
- Visa-Free Destinations for India
- 59 countries
- Top Ranked Country
- Singapore
- Singapore's Destinations
- 193
- US Rank
- 10th