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Henley Passport Index 2025: India’s Rank Slips to 85th

Henley Passport Index 2025 is a ranking of all the world's passports. India’s ranking dropped to 85th in the recently released Henley Passport Index 2025.
authorImageDeeksha Dixit10 Jan, 2025
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Henley Passport Index 2025

Henley Passport Index 2025 ranks 199 countries according to the strength and global mobility of their passports. According to this index India ranks 85th among the World's Most Powerful Passports Of 2025.

Henley Passport Index 2025 ranks the passport of countries against 227 travel destination s. India’s rankings have dropped from last year with 57 visa-free destinations . Keep reading to learn more about Henley Passport Ranking 2025.

What is Henley Passport Index?

The Henley Passport Index (HPI) is a global ranking of countries and territories based on the strength and mobility of their passports. It measures the number of destinations a passport holder can access without requiring a prior visa . This index was originally launched as the Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index in 2005 and was r ebranded in 2018 . Henley Passport Index ranking is based on Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) .

Henley Passport Index 2025

Henley Passport Index 2025 has been released recently, ranking 199 passports based on how many countries they allow access to without a visa or with visa-on-arrival. Singapore ranked first, with visa-free access to 195 destinations , regaining its position as the world’s most powerful passport . Meanwhile, Afghanistan remains at the bottom (106th) , with access to only 26 destinations.

Henley Passport Index 2025 India Rank

India has been ranked 85th , down from 80th in 2024. Indian passport holders can visit 57 destinations without a visa as per the 2025 Henley Passport Index ranking. India shares this rank with Equatorial Guinea and Niger. This decline shows a broader trend in India's passport strength, which has fluctuated in the past two decades. Credit: henleyglobal.com

Top 10 Strongest Passports in the World

There are 20 countries in the top 10 of the HPI 2025 due to ties in rankings. The following table outlines the top ten passports in the world according to the Henley Passport Index for 2025:
Top 10 Strongest Passports in the World
Rank Country Access
1st Singapore 195
2nd Japan 193
3rd France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland, South Korea 192
4th Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway 191
5th Belgium, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom 190
6th Greece, Australia 189
7th Canada, Poland, Malta 188
8rth Hungary, Czechia 187
9th Estonia, United States 186
10th Lithuania, Latvia, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates 185

Indian Passport Visa-free Countries List

Visa-free countries are those that allow travelers from specific nations to enter without a visa for a set period. As of 2025, Indian passport holders can travel to 26 countries without a visa , according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA):
  1. Angola
  2. Barbados
  3. Belarus
  4. Bhutan
  5. Commonwealth of Dominica
  6. Cook Islands
  7. Dominican Republic
  8. Grenada
  9. Haiti
  10. Iran
  11. Jamaica
  12. Kazakhstan
  13. Malaysia
  14. Maldives
  15. Montserrat
  16. Nepal
  17. Niue Island
  18. Philippines
  19. Rwanda
  20. Saint Lucia
  21. Saint Vincent and Grenadines
  22. Senegal
  23. Serbia
  24. Seychelles
  25. Thailand
  26. Trinidad and Tobago

Visa on Arrival Countries for India

Visa-on-arrival countries for Indian passport holders are those that allow travelers to obtain a visa upon arrival at the destination , rather than requiring it in advance. There are 40 countries where Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival (MEA website):
  1. Angola
  2. Antigua & Barbuda
  3. Bahrain
  4. Barbados
  5. Burundi
  6. Central African Republic
  7. Cobe Verde
  8. Djibouti
  9. Egypt
  10. Eritrea
  11. Fiji
  12. Gabon
  13. Ghana
  14. Guinea Bissau
  15. Haiti
  16. Indonesia
  17. Iran
  18. Jamaica
  19. Jordan
  20. Laos
  21. Madagascar
  22. Mauritania
  23. Mauritius
  24. Mongolia
  25. Myanmar
  26. Nigeria
  27. Oman
  28. Qatar
  29. Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC)
  30. Saint Denis (Reunion Islands)
  31. Saint Lucia
  32. Saint Vincent and Grenadines
  33. Saudi Arabia
  34. Sierra Leone
  35. South Sudan
  36. Sri Lanka
  37. St. Kitts & Nevis
  38. Tanzania
  39. Thailand
  40. Zimbabwe
Also, around 58 countries offer E-Visa facility for ordinary passport holders from India (as of November 18, 2024). In conclusion, the Henley Passport Index 2025 highlights the shift in India’s passport strength, with its rank slipping to 85th. While Indian passport holders can still travel to 57 destinations without a visa, the country's ranking reflects a broader trend of fluctuating passport mobility.
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Henley Passport Index 2025 FAQs

What is Henley Passport Index?

The Henley Passport Index ranks countries based on the strength and mobility of their passports.

What is the Henley Index Ranking 2025 for Indian passport?

India ranks 85th in the Henley Passport Index 2025, down from 80th in 2024. Indian passport holders can travel to 57 destinations visa-free.

What are the 3 strongest passports in the world?

The strongest passports in the world are Singapore (195 destinations), Japan (193 destinations), and France (192 destinations).

What is the weakest passport in the world?

Afghanistan is the weakest passport in the world. It ranks last (106th) in HPI, with access to only 26 destinations.

Which are the 57 countries visa-free for Indians?

Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to 57 countries, including destinations like Bhutan, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Seychelles, Thailand, and several Caribbean nations.
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