Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India's Passport Improves in Global Ranking for Visa-Free Travel
Imagine a passport like a key to travel.
India's passport got a better key, allowing Indians to travel to more countries without needing a visa.
It jumped up in a worldwide ranking of passports.
Singapore has the best key, letting its citizens go to the most places easily.
Some countries like the UK and US have slightly weaker keys now, while others like Saudi Arabia made their keys stronger.
India's passport climbed eight places in the Henley Passport Index.
The Indian passport now allows visa-free entry to 59 countries.
Singapore offers visa-free access to 193 destinations, the highest.
The UK and US have dropped in rank since January.
Saudi Arabia made the biggest gain in visa-free access.
- Who
- The Henley Passport Index, Indian passport holders, and citizens of various countries.
- What
- The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on visa-free access.
- When
- The article discusses the Henley Passport Index 2025.
- Where
- Globally, with specific examples of countries.
- Why
- To assess the mobility and travel freedom afforded by different passports.
Demand for Alternative Residence and Citizenship
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Demand for alternative citizenship
Demand for Alternative Residence and Citizenship
Citizens of US and UK are seeking greater global access.
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Not explicitly stated in the article.
- India's Rank
- 77th
- Visa-free Destinations for India
- 59
- Highest Ranked Passport
- Singapore (193 destinations)
- UK Rank
- 6th
- US Rank
- 10th
- Saudi Arabia's Gain
- 91 destinations