India Climbs to 77th Spot on Henley Passport Index 2025, Visa-Free Access to 59 Countries

India has improved its global passport standing, securing the 77th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, up from 80th place last year. This marks the second consecutive year of improvement for the Indian passport, which now provides visa-free access to 59 countries.

India shares the 77th rank with Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal, all offering similar travel freedom to their citizens. The ranking is based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without obtaining a prior visa, and is compiled using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), enhanced by Henley & Partners’ research.

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India’s Passport Progress

• 2024 rank: 80th

• 2025 rank: 77th

• Visa-free destinations: 59

• Despite a drop from 62 visa-free countries last year, India’s relative position improved due to changes in other nations’ passport access.

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Neighbourhood Snapshot

• Pakistan improved from 101st to 96th place.

• Other regional rankings were not detailed in the report excerpt.

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Top Passport Rankings in 2025

• 1st: Singapore – visa-free access to 194 countries (no longer sharing the top spot).

• 2nd: Japan & South Korea – access to 190 destinations.

• 3rd: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain – 189 destinations.

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Where Can Indians Travel Visa-Free?

Indians can visit a wide range of countries across continents without a prior visa:

Africa (19)

Angola, Burundi, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Tunisia.

Asia (18)

Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste.

North America (10)

Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Oceania (10)

Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Niue, Palau Islands, Samoa, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

South America (1)

Bolivia.

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About the Henley Passport Index

The Henley Passport Index is a global ranking of passports based on the number of destinations holders can access without a prior visa. It evaluates 199 passports and 227 destinations, offering insight into global mobility trends and diplomatic relations.

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India’s modest rise in the rankings highlights incremental progress in global mobility, with ongoing diplomatic efforts and bilateral agreements likely influencing future standings.