Indian Passport Now Ranks 77th Globally, Enables Visa-Free Travel to 59 Countries

India's passport has climbed to the 77th rank in the world, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index released on Tuesday. This marks a three-spot jump from its previous position of 80.

The Indian passport now grants visa-free travel to 59 countries, placing it on par with Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal.

The ranking evaluates 199 passports based on access to 227 destinations without a prior visa. It is compiled using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and enhanced by research from Henley & Partners. Although the number of visa-free countries for Indian passport holders dipped slightly from 62 last year, India's passport has seen improvements for two consecutive years.

Indian citizens can enjoy visa-free entry to 19 African nations, 18 in Asia, 10 each in North America and Oceania, and one in South America.

Globally, Singapore retains the top spot in 2025 with visa-free access to 194 countries. Japan and South Korea share second place, each offering access to 190 nations. France, Germany, and Italy follow with 189 visa-free destinations. In comparison, Pakistan moved up to the 96th rank from 101st.

List of 59 Visa-Free Countries for Indian Passport Holders (selected):

Asia: Bhutan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Thailand
Africa: Kenya, Seychelles, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia
Oceania: Fiji, Vanuatu, Palau Islands, Cook Islands, Micronesia
North America: Jamaica, Barbados, Dominica, Haiti, St. Lucia
South America: Bolivia