Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Indian Passport Climbs in Henley Index, Improves Global Access
India's passport got better in 2025!
It's easier to travel without a visa to more places.
The Henley Passport Index showed India jumped up in rank, from 85th to 77th place.
This means Indian travelers can now visit 59 countries without a visa, including spots like Thailand and Malaysia.
Singapore has the best passport for travel, while the U.S. and U.K. slipped down the rankings.
India's passport climbed eight places in the Henley Passport Index, ranking 77th.
The ranking improved from 85th the previous year.
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations increased marginally from 57 to 59.
Singapore holds the top spot with visa-free access to 193 destinations.
The U.S. and U.K. saw declines in the rankings.
- Who
- Indian passport holders.
- What
- India's passport ranking improved in the Henley Passport Index.
- When
- In 2025, with improvements from the previous year's rankings.
- Where
- Worldwide, with the Henley Passport Index.
- Why
- The ranking reflects the number of destinations accessible without a prior visa.
- Indian Passport Rank (2025)
- 77th
- Indian Passport Rank (2024)
- 85th
- Visa-free Destinations (2025)
- 59
- Top Ranked Country
- Singapore
- Top Country Visa-Free Destinations
- 193