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Indian Passport Ranking Improves: Explore 59 Countries Without a Visa in 2025

Pravesh Maurya — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:45:27 +0000

Henley Passport Index: The dominance of the Indian passport has increased further. Now you can travel to 59 countries without a visa. India is at 77th place in the global ranking of passports of countries around the world.

The Henley Passport Index report was released on Tuesday. This ranking is prepared on the basis of the number of countries where one can travel without a visa on the passport. India was at 80th place in the index last year.

Now it has moved up three places compared to that. Now India is at 77th place along with three other countries – Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal. These three countries including India allow visa-free travel to 59 countries. That is, Indians can go to 59 countries without a visa.

According to an NDTV report, the 2025 ranking is the second consecutive improvement for the Indian passport. Talking about the total number of countries that can be visited without a visa, India had 62 last year. However, this ranking also depends on the performance of other countries’ passports that year. Pakistan’s ranking has also improved. India’s neighboring country Pakistan is at 96th position in this index. It was at 101st position last year. Indians can travel visa-free to 19 countries in Africa, 18 countries in Asia, 10 countries in North America, 10 countries in the Oceania region and one country in South America.

Singapore is at the top of the Henley Passport Index this year again. It offers visa-free travel to 194 countries. In 2024, Singapore was at the top along with Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain and France. But this time it is alone. Japan and Korea are jointly in second place. Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain are in third place. Citizens of these countries can travel to 189 countries without a visa.

The Henley Passport Index is a global ranking that measures the strength of passports. It shows how many countries a person can enter without a visa or visa-on-arrival. It is based on data from Henley & Partners and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

59 countries where Indians can travel visa-free:

1. Angola (Africa)

2. Barbados (North America)

3. Bhutan (Asia)

4. Bolivia (South America)

5. British Virgin Islands (North America)

6. Burundi (Africa)

7. Cambodia (Asia)

8. Cape Verde Islands (Africa)

9. Comoro Islands (Africa)

10. Cook Islands (Oceania)

11. Djibouti (Africa)

12. Dominica (North America)

13. Ethiopia (Africa)

14. Fiji (Oceania)

15. Grenada (North America)

16. Guinea-Bissau (Africa)

17. Haiti (North America)

18. Indonesia (Asia)

19. Iran (Asia)

20. Jamaica (North America)

21. Jordan (Asia)

22. Kazakhstan (Asia)

23. Kenya (Africa)

24. Kiribati (Oceania)

25. Laos (Asia)

26. Macau (Asia)

27. Madagascar (Africa)

28. Malaysia (Asia)

29. Maldives (Asia)

30. Marshall Islands (Oceania)

31. Mauritius (Asia)

32. Micronesia (Oceania)

33. Mongolia (Asia)

34. Montserrat (North America)

35. Mozambique (Africa)

36. Myanmar (Asia)

37. Namibia (Africa)

38. Nepal (Asia)

39. Niue (Oceania)

40. Palau Islands (Oceania)

41. Philippines (Asia)

42. Qatar (Asia)

43. Rwanda (Africa)

44. Samoa (Oceania)

45. Senegal (Africa)

46. Seychelles (Africa)

47. Sierra Leone (Africa)

48. Somalia (Africa)

49. Sri Lanka (Asia)

50. Saint Kitts and Nevis (North America)

51. Saint Lucia (North America)

52. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (North America)

53. Tanzania (Africa)

54. Thailand (Asia)

55. Timor-Leste (Asia)

56. Trinidad and Tobago (Africa)

57. Tuvalu (Oceania)

58. Vanuatu (Oceania)

59. Zimbabwe (Africa)

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India’s passport ranking slipped five places, know which country is number one, Pakistan’s rank too

Jyoti — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 06:37:58 +0000

India’s passport has reached 85th position in the Henley Passport Index. According to the index, Indian passport holders can now travel to 57 countries without a visa.

India’s passport ranking has declined and now it has reached 85th position in the Henley Passport Index 2025. This year India’s ranking has slipped five places, which was earlier at 80th position. According to the index, Indian passport holders can now travel without visa to 57 countries. India is sharing this ranking with Equatorial Guinea and Niger. At the same time, neighboring country Pakistan is ranked 103rd.

Which country topped?

Singapore has topped the list of the world’s most powerful passports for the second consecutive year. According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, a Singapore passport holder can travel to 195 countries without a visa. Japan is second on this list, whose passport holders can travel visa-free to 193 countries.

These are the top 10 countries:

1. Singapore

2. Japan

3. Finland

4. Germany

5. Italy

6. South Korea

7. Spain

8. Austria

9. Denmark

The ranking of these passports has also changed

The UAE has improved its position in the last decade and is now ranked 10th. Its citizens can now travel visa-free to 185 countries. At the same time, the ranking of the US has also declined, which is now ranked ninth, whereas in 2015 it was in second place.

Who is at the bottom?

In 2025, Pakistan and Yemen are ranked 103rd, whose passport holders have the facility of visa-free travel to only 33 countries. They are followed by Iraq, passport holders of this country can travel visa-free to 31 countries, Syria’s passport holders to 27 countries and Afghanistan’s passport holders to 26 countries.

Indian passport holders: These 57 countries have implemented visa free entry facility for Indian passport holders

Pravesh Maurya — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:40:28 +0000

Now you will not need to take a visa to visit the beautiful countries of the world. These countries have implemented the facility of visa free entry.

Recently the Henley Passport Index has released a new ranking. In which it is learned that the Indian passport has climbed up five places to the 80th position. The good news is that Indian passport holders can now travel visa-free to 57 countries. The strength of passports of 199 countries has been shown in this report.

Pakistan’s position in the 2022 ranking is the same as before. Last year too, Pakistan’s passport was ranked fourth worst in the world. So let’s have a look at the countries where any Indian can enter without visa with passport alone.

Barbados

Barbados is included in the Caribbean top list for visa free travel. It is an island nation. The country’s capital, Bridgetown, has a cruise-ship port with beautiful buildings. Here Nidhe Israel is a Jewish temple that was established in 1654. Here tourists will get to see a lot in this country from beaches, gardens to caves.

Cook Island

It is a very beautiful country in the South Pacific Ocean, which is a part of the territory of New Zealand and the head of state is also the King of New Zealand. The Cook Islands consist of 15 islands spread over an area of 240 km². Among these, Aitutaki Lagoon, Avarua, Tapuetai and Arorangi are very good to visit.

Fiji

Very few people know, but it is also called as Little India. An island country in Melanesia of the South Pacific Ocean. If you are looking to travel without a visa, here you go. For people who love nature, this place is no less than a paradise. There are at least 300 islands here. Some historical architecture, museums and parks have also been built in this country, which surprise the tourists visiting here.

Bhutan

If you have an Indian passport, then you do not need a visa for Bhutan. Also known as the happiest country in the world, Bhutan is indeed very beautiful. It is also a neighboring country of India. There are forts and old monasteries to see here. Takhtsang Monastery, Punakha Dzong Monastery and Kurje Lhakhang Monastery are must-visit places when you are here.

Mauritius

One of the island countries of the world and Asia, Mauritius is the perfect place if you want to enjoy the exotic island. Here Indian passport holders can have a wonderful beach holiday. Casella Bird Park with Beaches, Ile aux Cerfs and Pamplemousses Park are places to visit. If you come here, then you should not return without seeing these places.

Oman

Indian citizens who have a passport can now enjoy visa free travel to Oman. Oman is an Arab country located in West Asia. There are such wonders here, which astonish the tourists. Muscat, Wahiba Sand, Ras Al Jinz and Nizwa are some of the beautiful places to visit in Oman.

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