What it means for India after it slips to 90th rank on ‘world’s powerful passports’ list
3 years, 5 months ago

What it means for India after it slips to 90th rank on ‘world’s powerful passports’ list

Firstpost  

The Henley Passport Index placed Japan and Singapore at the top of the rankings, with their passport owners being allowed to travel visa-free to 192 countries “Narendra Modi has enhanced the value of India’s passport, which is an honour for the country,” said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday while addressing a conference titled Delivering Democracy: Reviewing two decades of Narendra Modi as head of government. However, according to Henley Passport Index 2021, a report by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners, the nation’s rank fell by eight positions from 82 in 2020 to 90 in 2021. According to the 2021 index, Japan and Singapore rank first with their passport holders being allowed to travel visa-free to 192 countries. As per the index, India held the 90th position with its passport holders allowed to travel visa-free to 58 countries.

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Singapore ranked as world’s most powerful passport. India ranks…
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Singapore ranked as world’s most powerful passport. India ranks…

Hindustan Times  

The world's most powerful passport is that of Singapore, while India's falls significantly lower at 80th position, which it also shares with Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Tajikistan, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. India has ranked #80 on the 2025 passport list The index is by Henley & Partners, a global government advisory firm, which ranks all the world’s …

What the Indian passport can learn from Singapore's, the world's most powerful
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What the Indian passport can learn from Singapore's, the world's most powerful

India Today  

The Henley Passport Index 2025 was released on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The Passport Index This year, Singapore has reclaimed its title as the world’s most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to an impressive 195 out of 227 global destinations listed in the Henley Passport Index. As Manoj Dharmani, CEO of DUDigital Global, a company specialising in visa facilitation, tells …

India drops to 85th in Henley Passport Index, Singapore tops global list
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India drops to 85th in Henley Passport Index, Singapore tops global list

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's ranking has dropped by five points to 85 this year in a global passport index, topped by Singapore for the second consecutive year.The data draws from Henley Passport Index released by citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners on Wednesday. "With historical data spanning 19 years, the Henley Passport Index is the only one of its kind based …

India's ranking drops to 85th in Henley Passport Index, Singapore tops global list
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's ranking drops to 85th in Henley Passport Index, Singapore tops global list

The Hindu  

India's ranking has dropped by five points to 85 this year in a global passport index, topped by Singapore for the second consecutive year. "With historical data spanning 19 years, the Henley Passport Index is the only one of its kind based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority. India's ranking in the Henley Passport Index for 2024 …

How strong is the Indian passport on Henley Index topped by Singapore's
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How strong is the Indian passport on Henley Index topped by Singapore's

India Today  

The strength of India's passport dipped five places to land at the 85th spot in the recently released Henley Passport Index. The third spot was shared by six countries -- Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea and Spain -- with their respective passport holders getting visa-free access to 192 countries. The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 countries, using exclusive data …

Pakistan’s passport ranked among the weakest in the world
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s passport ranked among the weakest in the world

Op India  

Pakistan’s passport has been ranked among the weakest in the world, securing the 103rd spot in the Henley Passport Index 2025, a significant drop from its position in the previous year, as reported by The News International. The Henley Index, which ranks the passports of 199 countries based on their visa-free travel accessibility, relies on exclusive data from the International …

India slips 5 spots in World’s Most Powerful Passports ranking, now stands at THIS position: Top 10 list
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India slips 5 spots in World’s Most Powerful Passports ranking, now stands at THIS position: Top 10 list

Live Mint  

India has dropped five spots in the latest Henley Passport Index, now ranking 85th in the World's Most Powerful Passports rankings, a decline that reflects ongoing challenges in international mobility. Henley Passport Index 2025: Top 10 Passports in the World S.no Country 1 Singapore 2 Japan 3 Finland 4 France 5 Germany 6 Italy 7 South Korea 8 Spain 9 …

Henley Index: India ranks 85th in world's most powerful passports | Check which country ranked last
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Henley Index: India ranks 85th in world's most powerful passports | Check which country ranked last

India TV News  

The Henley Passport Index has released the list of the world's most powerful passports for 2025, with India slipping five spots. Top five powerful passport Singapore remained in the fifth position, which means visitors can travel to 195 of the 227 global destinations incorporated in the index. Top 5 countries COUNTRY RANKING Singapore 1 Japan 2 France, Germany, Italy and …

The world’s most powerful passports for 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The world’s most powerful passports for 2025

CNN  

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Holders of this desirable red travel document enjoy visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide, according to the Henley Passport Index, more than citizens of any other place on the planet. Henley & Partners’ list is one of several indexes created by financial firms to rank …

Good news for Indian passport holders: Now you can travel to 124 countries without visa | Check full list
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Good news for Indian passport holders: Now you can travel to 124 countries without visa | Check full list

India TV News  

Visa-free travel for Indians: Good news for Indian passport holders! These countries offer simplified visa processes, including e-visa, visa-free, or visa-on-arrival facilities, allowing you to obtain entry permits quickly and conveniently on arrival. 58 countries offer e-visa facility Indian passport holders can avail an e-visa facility when traveling to the following countries: Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, …

The most powerful passports in the world for 2024 as the UK rejoins top five
8 months ago

The most powerful passports in the world for 2024 as the UK rejoins top five

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Other privileged passports for international travel include France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain – all able to visit 192 visa-free …

'Liberals' mock India after it slips one rank down to 85th in Henley Passport Index 2024: Here's why they are wrong
1 year, 1 month ago

'Liberals' mock India after it slips one rank down to 85th in Henley Passport Index 2024: Here's why they are wrong

Op India  

Mocking India and disparaging the Indian government is a favourite activity of Indian liberals. A screengrab of a Mint report with the headline: “World’s most powerful passports 2024: India slips one notch to 85th, ranked below Maldives, S. Arabia; France tops list” has been widely shared by the Modi-hating lot on social media to assert that somehow India has become …

World Passport Rankings 2024: 6 countries share coveted first place. See here
1 year, 2 months ago

World Passport Rankings 2024: 6 countries share coveted first place. See here

Live Mint  

In a notable development in the quarterly ranking of the world's most powerful passports, six countries have found themselves in a tie for the top spot in 2024, as per a CNN report. Europe's Triumph in Passport Power While Japan and Singapore have held the top position for the past five years, the current top five showcase a triumphant rise …

Explore the Full List of Countries that offer visa-Free Entry to Indian Citizens
1 year, 5 months ago

Explore the Full List of Countries that offer visa-Free Entry to Indian Citizens

India TV News  

Visa Free Countries: When you start thinking about travelling abroad, the first thing that usually crosses your mind is getting a visa. Apart from India, Sri Lanka's visa-free travel programme applies to visitors from six other countries, including Russia, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan. While this is a significant update, it's also interesting to explore the broader picture of …

Explained: What is passport power and what does India’s improved ranking mean for travellers?
1 year, 7 months ago

Explained: What is passport power and what does India’s improved ranking mean for travellers?

Hindustan Times  

Passport power refers to the strength and flexibility of a nation’s passport in enabling its citizens to travel internationally without requiring a visa. By the same token, countries with more open borders encourage greater economic activity and tourism, resulting in increased entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment, which ultimately drive economic growth.” THE HENLEY PASSPORT INDEX AND RANKING METHOD The Henley Passport …

Singapore has overtaken Japan as the world's most powerful passport — but where does Australia rank?
1 year, 8 months ago

Singapore has overtaken Japan as the world's most powerful passport — but where does Australia rank?

ABC  

Every year, the world's passports are ranked according to how much power they wield. But the total score also includes countries that require passport holders to obtain a visa upon arrival, a visitor's permit or an electronic travel authority. Its passport holders can travel to 186 destinations without a visa, or where they're able to obtain a visa, visitor's permit, …

Pakistan's Passport Ranking Drops, 4th Weakest Passport Globally: Henley Passport Index
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan's Passport Ranking Drops, 4th Weakest Passport Globally: Henley Passport Index

News 18  

Pakistan has been ranked as having the fourth weakest passport in the world on an index compiled by a global citizenship and residence advisory company. Among 227 countries assessed on the index compiled by Henley & Partners, the country stands at the 100th position, which has been determined based on the number of destinations Pakistani residents can visit without needing …

Indian passport holders get visa-free access to 57 destinations, see full list
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian passport holders get visa-free access to 57 destinations, see full list

India TV News  

Indian passport has been ranked 80th in the list of the world's strongest passports. The benchmark to measure the power of a country's passport depends on how many countries allow visa-free access to it. In the list, India stands at the 80th spot with visa-free access by 57 destinations. Middle East destinations: Iran Jordan Oman Qatar Caribbean destinations: Barbados British …

India secures 80th rank on Henley Passport Index
1 year, 8 months ago

India secures 80th rank on Henley Passport Index

The Hindu  

India has climbed seven places on Henley Passport Index 2023 to 80th rank from 87 last year though the number of countries allowed visa-free access to Indian passport holders remain unchanged. The Henley Passport Index is the ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Both the U.K. …

Most Powerful Passports: Singapore at Top, Here's Why India is Climbing Up & US, Japan Sliding Down Rankings
1 year, 8 months ago

Most Powerful Passports: Singapore at Top, Here's Why India is Climbing Up & US, Japan Sliding Down Rankings

News 18  

For five years, Japan was sitting at the top spot on the Henley Passport Index, measures global travel freedom in terms of visa-free access to countries. Singapore is now the most powerful passport in the world, with its citizens able to visit 192 travel destinations out of 227 around the world visa-free, according to the latest ranking based on the …

India's Passport Climbs to 80th Spot, No Visa Required to Travel to 56 Nations. Check List
1 year, 8 months ago

India's Passport Climbs to 80th Spot, No Visa Required to Travel to 56 Nations. Check List

News 18  

The Henley Passport Index on Tuesday put India’s passport at the 80th spot. Indians, however, would still need a visa to enter 177 destinations across the world, including nations like China, Japan, Russia, the United States, Schengen nations and nations part of the European Union. The Japanese passport was ranked the most powerful passport for five years in a row …

Passport Index 2023: What does India's score mean and why is it ranked low?
1 year, 8 months ago

Passport Index 2023: What does India's score mean and why is it ranked low?

India TV News  

The latest Henley Passport Index report for 2023 has been released, and India has jumped up seven places from last year to grab the 80th spot. The last Henley Passport Index released in January 2023 had placed India's rank at the 85th spot, two places above 2022. Despite significant improvement in the rankings, the number of countries where Indian passport …

Singapore passport is world's most powerful. India ranks…
1 year, 8 months ago

Singapore passport is world's most powerful. India ranks…

India Today  

Singapore now occupies the top spot on the Henley Passport Index as the world’s most powerful passport in 2023 with visa-free access to 192 travel destinations. With visa-free access to 190 destinations, three European countries – Germany, Italy and Spain – share the second rank on the list. The Henley Passport Index compares the visa-free access of 199 different passports …

Henley Passport Index 2023: India rises two spots in passport strength index
2 years, 2 months ago

Henley Passport Index 2023: India rises two spots in passport strength index

The Hindu  

This year’s Henley Passport Index, released earlier in the month on January 10, puts India’s passport on the 85th spot, moving it up two places from its position in 2022. Based on data available from the International Air Transport Association, the index ranks passports of countries, “according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.” …

Japan Most Powerful In Henley Passport Index 2023, Check India’s Ranking Here
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan Most Powerful In Henley Passport Index 2023, Check India’s Ranking Here

News 18  

London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm, Henley & Partners, recently released the official Henley Passport Index for 2023. The Henley Passport Index is touted as the original and authoritative ranking of the world’s passports. The passport of a country gets a score of 1 for every destination where the holder can travel visa-free or obtain a visa on arrival, …

Data | Kerala tops the country in terms of citizens with passports
2 years, 3 months ago

Data | Kerala tops the country in terms of citizens with passports

The Hindu  

Indians can enjoy visa-free travel to 22 countries, according to Passport Index, an interactive and real-time ranking tool maintained by Arton Capital. Click to remove AMP mode According to the index, India ranked a joint 69th in 2022 in terms of ease of mobility of travel to other countries. Tamil Nadu was placed higher than Maharashtra in terms of the …

The world’s most powerful passports: Where does India stand?
2 years, 8 months ago

The world’s most powerful passports: Where does India stand?

Firstpost  

The top three countries with the most powerful passports are from Asia — Japan, Singapore and South Korea. India ranks 87th on the list, jumping three spots from 90th in 2021 A new quarterly report released by a London-based immigration consultancy Henley & Partners has ranked Japan as the country that has the world’s most powerful passport. Even as the …

Indian passport gives visa free access to 60 countries. List here
2 years, 8 months ago

Indian passport gives visa free access to 60 countries. List here

Hindustan Times  

India has ranked 87th on the Henley Passport Index – a global passport rankings chart that uses data from the International Air Transport Authority to rank 'strongest' and 'weakest' among 199 passports. India's passport provides visa-free access to 60 nations. The Henley Passport Index has been released and India ranked 87th on the chart with visa-free access to 60 countries. …

The world's strongest passport is Japan. India's rank is...
2 years, 8 months ago

The world's strongest passport is Japan. India's rank is...

Hindustan Times  

Japan, Singapore and South Korea have topped the Henley Passport Index - which uses exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority - to rank 199 passports. A pedestrian holds passports of the United States A Japanese passport provides visa-free access to 193 countries, one more than those from Singapore and South Korea. Here's a list of top 10 and …

World’s most powerful passports for 2022 revealed as UK drops down ranking
2 years, 8 months ago

World’s most powerful passports for 2022 revealed as UK drops down ranking

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK passport has dropped in a ranking of the world’s most powerful passports, placing in …

What explains India’s record number of passports since 2014?
2 years, 8 months ago

What explains India’s record number of passports since 2014?

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 10, 2022 18:00 IST The travelling Indian is raring to go, as never before, be it in search of employment opportunities, education, or just good old sight-seeing. From 2014 until May 2022, the government issued a record 8,81,37,068 passports, according to statistics available from the Ministry of External Affairs’ “performance dashboard”. Similarly, Punjab, which accounted for a …

These are the world’s most powerful passports
3 years, 2 months ago

These are the world’s most powerful passports

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Japan and Singapore jointly claim the top spot in the latest iteration of the Henley Passport Index, released by London-based …

Data | Indians can travel visa-free to only 58 countries
3 years, 5 months ago

Data | Indians can travel visa-free to only 58 countries

The Hindu  

The 'strength' of the Indian passport has weakened in the last decade, according to the Henley Passport Index for 2021. Between 2011 and 2021, only five destinations were added to India's visa-free access list. Where India stands Indian passport holders are allowed visa-free travel to 58 countries as of 2021. Click to remove AMP mode Passport holders of Japan, Singapore, …

Japan has world’s most powerful passport
3 years, 8 months ago

Japan has world’s most powerful passport

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Despite a tumultuous year so far, the Asian nation kept its number one spot on the Henley Passport Index, the …

China sees big surge in world passport rankings
3 years, 11 months ago

China sees big surge in world passport rankings

China Daily  

A cluster of towers marks this view of Beijing's central business district, on May 24, 2020. China has become one of the biggest climbers in the past decade for the first time in world passport rankings, according to a list compiled by the residence and citizenship planning specialists Henley & Partners. In the second quarter of this year, China has …

Most powerful passports 2021 list revealed. India ranks 85
4 years, 2 months ago

Most powerful passports 2021 list revealed. India ranks 85

India Today  

2020 brought travel industry to a halt. However, the updated Henley and Partners Passport Index of 2021 has come out with a new ranking of the world's most powerful passports, and India ranks 85th on the new list. INDIA RANKS 85 ON PASSPORT INDEX Indian passport ranked 85th on the updated 2021 list. Indian passport got a score of 58, …

What do passport rankings even mean in 2021?
4 years, 2 months ago

What do passport rankings even mean in 2021?

India Today  

The list of the world's most powerful passports was released by Henley and Partners Passport Index recently. THE MOST POWERFUL PASSPORTS IN THE WORLD Japan, which has been topping the list for the past three years, retained its top spot once again. THE NEW CORONAVIRUS STRAINS Then there are the recent alarming circumstances, causing quite the uproar around the world: …

World's Most Powerful Passport Rankings Have Japan on the Top and India at 85th
4 years, 2 months ago

World's Most Powerful Passport Rankings Have Japan on the Top and India at 85th

News 18  

The pandemic has certainly brought in some drastic changes in how we travel, and those changes may remain in place for years to come. Even though multiple travel plans were shelved in the year 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Henley Passport Index has released its list of top-ranking passports. In its press release, Henley Passport Index said that …

The world’s most powerful passports for 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

The world’s most powerful passports for 2021

CNN  

CNN — The global gap in travel freedoms has never been wider, says the latest report by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners. Alex Grimm/Getty Images ‘Growing inequalities’ The Henley & Partners report points to “growing inequalities” and makes the suggestion that “restrictive policies initially introduced to contain the spread of Covid-19 are now being conveniently …

World's most powerful passports ranking 2020 out. India is 84th on the list
5 years, 2 months ago

World's most powerful passports ranking 2020 out. India is 84th on the list

India Today  

Indian passport has been ranked 84th in the list of world's most powerful passports in a recent report released by Henley & Partners. Indian passport got a score of 58, which means Indian passport holders can visit 58 countries without prior visa. Japan continued to top the list of world's most powerful passports as it got the first rank. The …

Passport power: India's ranking in the Henley passport Index
5 years, 7 months ago

Passport power: India's ranking in the Henley passport Index

The Hindu  

THE Henley Passport Index, which measures the strength of passports of all nations on the basis of the the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa, has ranked India 86th for 2019. Indian passport holders can travel to 58 destinations across the world either visa-free, after obtaining visa on arrival or with an electronic visa. For …

Japan, Singapore and South Korea have world's most powerful passports
6 years ago

Japan, Singapore and South Korea have world's most powerful passports

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan, Singapore and South Korea have the world’s strongest passports, according to a new ranking. Citizens …

2019 Passport Index: India’s ranking improves to 67, jumps 10 places in 4 years
6 years, 1 month ago

2019 Passport Index: India’s ranking improves to 67, jumps 10 places in 4 years

Op India  

The Indian passport continues to strengthen on the global index as evident from the latest 2019 Passport Index, in which the ranking of Indian passport has increased 10 places over the past five years from 77 in 2015 to 67 in 2019. The 2019 Passport Index ranks the passports of 199 countries based on their Visa-Free scores and their ranking …

Japanese passport ranked the most powerful in the world
6 years, 2 months ago

Japanese passport ranked the most powerful in the world

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japanese citizens hold the strongest passport in the world, followed by Singapore and South Korea, as …

United Arab Emirates now has world's most powerful passport
6 years, 3 months ago

United Arab Emirates now has world's most powerful passport

Daily Mail  

The United Arab Emirates passport, pictured, is now the world's most powerful, according to a new ranking The United Arab Emirates now has the world's most powerful passport, according to a new ranking, with its citizens able to travel to the greatest number of countries visa-free. Passport Index, which keeps track of how useable such documents are, said the Middle …

Most powerful passport 2018 is an Asian country. See where India ranks
6 years, 4 months ago

Most powerful passport 2018 is an Asian country. See where India ranks

India Today  

This year's Global Passport Power Index ranks are out and India stands at 66th on the list. India was ranked 66th, as it provides visa-free access to 25 countries, visa on arrival to 41 countries and for 132 countries visa requirement is compulsory. Last year, India ranked 71 in the Global Passport Power Index, with a visa-free score of 51. …

Japanese passport ranked world's most powerful, India remains unchanged
6 years, 5 months ago

Japanese passport ranked world's most powerful, India remains unchanged

India Today  

Japan has overtaken Singapore to claim the world's most powerful passport spot on the 2018 Henley Passport Index, having gained visa-free access to Myanmar earlier this month. The Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world's passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Fall in passport rankings: US, UK, …

The Japanese passport is now the strongest in the world
6 years, 5 months ago

The Japanese passport is now the strongest in the world

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the 2018 Henley Passport Index released today, Japanese citizens can travel without a visa or gain a visa …

What is the difference between passport and visa?
6 years, 6 months ago

What is the difference between passport and visa?

India Today  

Two of the most used terms in travel vocabulary are 'passport' and 'visa'. This year, Indian passport holders can travel without a visa to 25 countries. 41 countries offer Indian passport holders visa on arrival, while 132 countries require Indians to travel with a pre-arrival visa. Official passport: Apart from the navy blue and maroon passports, the Indian government also …

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