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Henley Passport Index: List of 59 Countries Where Indians Can Travel Visa-Free; Check the 2 NEW Destinations Here
INDIA, JUL 22 – India's passport power rises as visa-free access expands to 59 countries, while the US and UK decline due to inward-focused immigration policies, Henley Passport Index shows.
- Henley & Partners' 2025 Henley Passport Index shows that India has improved its global ranking from 85th to 77th, with Indian passport holders now able to enter 59 countries without needing a visa.
- India's rise follows proactive visa waiver negotiations amid a global trend where traditionally strong passports like the US and UK decline due to inward-looking policies.
- The index, updated quarterly using IATA data, ranks Singapore top with access to 193 destinations and ranks Afghanistan lowest at 99 with access to only 25 countries.
- Henley CEO Dr Juerg Steffen emphasized that a passport serves as an indicator of a nation’s international standing, connectivity, and governmental priorities, underscoring the increasing significance of strategic mobility.
- India's ranking gain suggests increasing global integration, while the US risks falling out of the top 10 for the first time amid shifting international mobility challenges.
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India Makes Big Jump In Henley Passport Index, Visa-Free Entry To 59 Countries Now
According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Indian passport has made a long jump and climbed eight places - from 85th to 77th - after dropping five spots last year, despite only gaining two destinations to its visa-free tally.
India’s passport ranking jumps from 85 to 77: How many countries Indians can visit visa-free?
Popular Asian tourist hotspots such as Malaysia, Indonesia, the Maldives, and Thailand are among the countries offering visa-free entry, while Macau, and Myanmar, provide visa-on-arrival access.
Henley Passport Index: List of 59 countries where Indians can travel visa-free; check the 2 NEW destinations here
India's passport ranks 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025, allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations. Although progress is slow, this rise signals increased international cooperation and diplomatic reach for Indian travellers.
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