Indian Passport Ranks 80th Globally, Visa-Free Access to 55 Countries
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CNBC Awaaz•14-01-2026, 14:01
Indian Passport Ranks 80th Globally, Visa-Free Access to 55 Countries
- •India climbed five spots to 80th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026, up from 85th last year.
- •Indian citizens now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 countries worldwide.
- •The index, based on IATA data, tracks 227 destinations and is compiled by Henley & Partners.
- •Singapore holds the top spot for the third year, offering visa-free travel to 192 destinations.
- •The improvement reflects India's diplomatic progress, but a significant gap remains with top-ranked passports.
Why It Matters: Indian passport improves to 80th rank, granting visa-free entry to 55 countries.
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