Indian Passport Jumps to 80th Rank in Henley Index 2026, Offers Visa-Free Access to 55 Countries
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News18•14-01-2026, 12:50
Indian Passport Jumps to 80th Rank in Henley Index 2026, Offers Visa-Free Access to 55 Countries
- •The Indian passport has improved its global ranking to 80th in the Henley Passport Index 2026, up from 85th last year.
- •Indian citizens now enjoy visa-free access to 55 destinations, a number equivalent to Algeria.
- •Despite the improvement, Indian passport holders still face limited global travel freedom compared to top-ranking countries.
- •Singapore retains its position as the world's most powerful passport for the third consecutive year, offering visa-free access to 192 countries.
- •Afghanistan holds the weakest passport, with visa-free access to only 24 countries.
Why It Matters: India's passport ranking improved to 80th, granting visa-free access to 55 countries, but global mobility remains limited.
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