India’s passport has slipped further in the latest global passport rankings, remaining outside the top 100, highlighting the relatively limited number of destinations Indian passport holders can access without obtaining a visa in advance.
The latest ranking underscores the continued dominance of several Asian and European countries, whose citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a significantly larger number of destinations worldwide.
India remains outside the top 100
According to the latest global passport index, India’s passport ranking has declined, placing it outside the top 100 globally.
Passport rankings are generally based on the number of countries and territories that passport holders can enter without requiring a prior visa or by obtaining a visa on arrival or an electronic travel authorisation.
While India’s international mobility has improved over the years through bilateral agreements, its passport continues to trail behind those of many developed and emerging economies.
Top 10 strongest passports
The latest rankings are led by countries offering extensive visa-free access across the world. The top-performing passports include:
- Singapore
- Japan
- South Korea
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Finland
- Sweden
- Denmark
These countries continue to rank highly due to strong diplomatic relations, reciprocal visa agreements and broad international travel access.
What the rankings mean
Experts note that passport rankings primarily measure travel convenience rather than a country’s economic strength or geopolitical influence. The rankings change periodically as nations revise visa policies and enter into new bilateral agreements.
For Indian travellers, expanding international partnerships and simplifying travel agreements with other countries could gradually improve passport mobility in the coming years.