India has dropped to the 85th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index
India has dropped to the 85th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to just 57 countries. This marks a decline from its 80th rank in 2024, when Indian passport holders could travel to 62 destinations without a visa. Global Rankings Snapshot - Top 3 Passports: - Singapore: 193 visa-free destinations - South Korea: 190 - Japan: 189 - United States: Slipped to 12th place with access to 180 countries - India: Shares its rank with Mauritania, reflecting modest travel mobility compared to other major economies Regional Comparison (South Asia) India - Rank: 85 Visa-Free Destinations: 57 Bhutan - Rank: 92 Visa-Free Destinations: 50 Sri Lanka - Rank: 98 Visa-Free Destinations: 41 Bangladesh - Rank: 100 Visa-Free Destinations: 38 Nepal - Rank: 101 Visa-Free Destinations: 36 Pakistan - Rank: 103 Visa-Free Destinations: 31 Despite India's active diplomatic outreach, its passport strength remains limited compared to smaller regional neighbors.
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