India Secures 75th Position in Henley Passport Index, Visa-Free Travel to 56 Destinations

Good news for Indian passport holders, as now the Indian passport is ranked 75th in the Henley Passport Index, opening visa-free travel to 56 destinations. In 2026, India has risen ten places to 75th place, which is a notable gain from 85th place in 2025.

The placement was 80th in January of this year, thus the most recent increase is all the more significant in a single month. In contrast, there are now 56 destinations that may be reached without first obtaining a visa. Although that is an improvement over the 55 sites listed in January 2026, it is still less than the 57 locations documented in 2025, according to the media reports.

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Based on the number of places that passport holders may enter without obtaining a visa in advance, the Henley Passport Index categorizes the world’s passports. Its position is determined by data from the International Air Transport Association. A lower position on the Index denotes greater access to nations that do not require a visa.

Singapore remained in first place with visa-free entry to 192 nations, while Japan and South Korea came in second with visa-free entry to 187 and 186 countries, respectively.

India moved up 10 places on the Henley Index in 2025, landing at number 85 overall. It held the 84th position in 2023 and the 80th in 2024. In 2021, India came in last place with a score of 90.