According to the Henley Passport Index 2025 India has jumped 8 places, moving from 85th to 77th

According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, India has jumped 8 places, moving from 85th to 77th—its biggest-ever rise in the rankings.

Visa-Free Travel for Indian Passport Holders
Indian citizens can now travel to 59 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival access. This is up from 57 destinations last year.

Newly Added Visa-Free Destinations:
- Philippines
- Sri Lanka

Popular Visa-Free or Visa-on-Arrival Destinations:
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Maldives
- Thailand
- Macau (visa-on-arrival)
- Myanmar (visa-on-arrival)

Global Passport Power Rankings (Top 3)
1. Singapore : 193 (Visa-Free Destinations)
2. Japan, S. Korea: 190 (Visa-Free Destinations)
3. Germany, France, Spain, etc.: 189 (Visa-Free Destinations)

India now ranks ahead of neighbors like Pakistan and Bangladesh, reflecting stronger diplomatic ties and global integration.