Archive · 11 Aug 2025
India's Passport Climbs in Henley Index 2025
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on how easily people can travel the world.
India's passport has improved, now allowing access to more countries without needing a visa.
This year, it is ranked 77th, an improvement from the previous year.
Singapore has the most powerful passport, giving access to the most countries without a visa.
The United Kingdom and the United States have seen their passport rankings drop.
The index uses data to determine how easily people can travel the world.
India's passport climbed to 77th position in the Henley Passport Index 2025, up from 85th last year.
The number of countries Indian passport holders can visit without a prior visa has increased to 59.
Singapore tops the list with visa-free access to 193 countries.
The UK and US passports have slipped in rankings compared to the previous year.
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on data from the International Air Transport Association.
- Who
- The Henley Passport Index.
- What
- The Henley Passport Index ranks the world's passports based on visa-free access.
- When
- The Henley Passport Index 2025 was released.
- Where
- The index provides a global ranking.
- Why
- To provide information on global travel access and be a reference tool.
India
Global
Passport rankings
India
India's passport has risen up the rankings.
Global
Other countries such as Singapore are ranked much higher.
- India's Rank
- 77th
- India's Visa-Free Access
- 59 countries
- Top Ranked Passport
- Singapore (193 countries)
- Index Source
- International Air Transport Association
- UK Rank
- 6th
- US Rank
- 10th