India’s passport has made notable strides in the global passport index, now ranked 82nd, granting Indian citizens visa-free access to 58 countries. This advancement reflects an improvement in travel freedom for Indians, with popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand included in the list. The latest Henley Passport Index, which evaluates passport strength based on visa-free access to global destinations, highlights India’s progress in international travel.
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- India has climbed to 82nd place on the global passport index.
- Indian passport holders now have visa-free access to 58 countries.
- Popular destinations with visa-free access include Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
- The Henley Passport Index, based on data from IATA, tracks global passport strength.
- Singapore is ranked first, with visa-free access to 195 destinations.
- France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain are tied for second place, each with access to 192 destinations.
- Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden are in third place, each with access to 191 destinations.
- The UK, Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland are ranked fourth with access to 190 destinations.
- The US has dropped to 8th place, offering visa-free access to 186 destinations.
- The UAE has entered the Top 10 for the first time with visa-free access to 185 destinations.
