Summary of this article
India ranks 84th globally in 2026, improving slightly from its 2025 standing.
Visa-free access for Indian passport holders dropped to fifty-five destinations this year.
Singapore leads the 2026 Henley Passport Index with access to 193 destinations.
India's standing in the worldwide passport rankings has improved in the most recent edition of the Henley Passport Index, as the number of destinations accessible to Indian passport holders without a prior visa has decreased in 2026.
India ranks 84th with visa-free access to 55 destinations, down from 57 in 2025. The index ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa, based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), supplemented by Henley & Partners research and online datasets.
How India’s Passport Ranking Has Changed
India’s passport ranking has fluctuated over the past four years. It ranked 84th in 2023 which improved to 80th in 2024 while slipped to 85th in 2025 and moved up to 84th in 2026. This makes India one place higher than its 2025 position but four places down from its 2024 ranking.
Where Can Indian Passport Holders Travel?
The 55 destinations accessible to Indian passport holders include countries and territories across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. Selected examples include Bhutan, Nepal, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mauritius, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Qatar and Sri Lanka.
Other destinations on the list include Fiji, Jamaica, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Senegal, Seychelles, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. These are selected examples, not the complete list of destinations. Entry requirements and permitted lengths of stay can vary, so travellers should check the latest rules before departure.
World’s Most Powerful Passports In 2026
The Henley Passport Index 2026 covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, offering a broad comparison of international travel access. Singapore holds the top position in the 2026 Henley Passport Index with access to 193 destinations without a prior visa. Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates share second place, with access to 188 destinations.
Sweden ranks third, with a score of 187. Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Spain share fourth place, with scores of 186.
Austria, Greece, Malta and Portugal occupy fifth place, with access to 185 destinations. The rankings highlight the differences in international travel access across passports.
