Indian passport falls 5 places, now ranks at…, THIS country tops list

India now ranks 85th globally in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, dropping five places. This marks a decline from last year’s ranking of 80th, when India’s passport provided visa-free access to 62 countries. According to the latest index, Indian passport holders can travel to 57 countries without needing a visa; This decline raises concerns about the country’s global mobility.

In comparison, Singapore continues to maintain its place at the top, cementing its place as the world’s most powerful passport with its passport providing visa-free access to 193 countries. Following closely behind, South Korea ranks second by offering visa-free travel to 190 destinations, while Japan ranks third with access to 189 countries.

The Henley Passport Index ranks countries according to the freedom of movement offered by their ordinary passports; This is a measure of how many destinations can be accessed visa-free or with visa on arrival facilities. Countries such as Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and Switzerland share fourth place, each providing visa-free access to 188 countries. Meanwhile, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland and the Netherlands rank fifth with 187 countries their citizens can access.

Countries such as Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal and Sweden, which rank sixth with visa-free access to 186 countries, also stand out in the index. Additionally, Australia, Czech Republic, Malta and Poland rank seventh in the rankings and offer their citizens visa-free access to 185 countries.

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Where is India ranked?

Among India’s neighbors, Pakistan is ranked 103rd with access to only 31 countries, while Bangladesh is ranked 100th with access to 38 destinations. Nepal and Bhutan also lag behind with 36 and 50 visa-free countries respectively. Among these countries, Afghanistan ranks lowest worldwide, offering entry to only 24 countries with its passport.

This year, the US fell out of the top 10 and ranked 12th, along with Malaysia, with a reach of 180 countries. This marks the first time the United States has fallen out of the top rankings since the Henley Passport Index was launched.

Launched in 2005, the Henley Passport Index is widely recognized as a reliable global ranking that evaluates the strength of passports around the world relative to freedom of movement. While India’s position is declining, the overall global trend shows that passport power remains an important factor in determining the ease of travel for citizens.