Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Indian Passport Climbs Henley Index, Gains Visa-Free Access
Imagine a passport like a key that unlocks doors to other countries.
India's passport is getting a stronger key!
It jumped up in a global ranking, meaning people with Indian passports can now visit more places without needing a visa beforehand.
Singapore has the best key, opening the most doors.
Countries like the UK and US have seen their keys get a little weaker.
This ranking tells us how much "travel power" each country's passport has.
India's passport climbed eight places in the Henley Passport Index.
The Indian passport now allows visa-free entry to 59 countries.
Singapore provides visa-free entry to the most destinations at 193.
The UK and US have dropped in the rankings since January.
Saudi Arabia has made the biggest gain in visa-free access.
- Who
- The Henley Passport Index evaluates passports worldwide.
- What
- The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on visa-free travel.
- When
- The article discusses the Henley Passport Index 2025 and changes since January.
- Where
- The article mentions various countries and their passport rankings.
- Why
- The index reflects a country's diplomatic influence and international relationships, providing insights into global mobility and access.
Global Mobility Trends
Passport Power
Strategic Mobility
Global Mobility Trends
Increased interest from US and UK citizens for alternative residence and citizenship.
Passport Power
Growing inequality and geopolitical uncertainty make strategic mobility and citizenship planning more critical.
- India's Rank
- 77th
- Visa-Free Destinations for India
- 59
- Singapore's Visa-Free Destinations
- 193
- UK's Rank
- 6th
- US's Rank
- 10th
- Saudi Arabia's Gain
- 91 Destinations