According to the Henley Passport Index 2024, the Indian passport is ranked 82nd, granting visa-free access to 58 destinations. Indian passport holders can travel without a visa to popular locations such as Indonesia, Maldives, and Thailand.
At the top of the index is Singapore, which boasts the most powerful passport globally, allowing visa-free entry to 195 countries. France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Japan follow closely, each offering visa-free access to 192 destinations.
Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden share the third spot, providing visa-free access to 191 countries. The United Kingdom, New Zealand, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland are ranked fourth, with visa-free access to 190 countries. Australia and Portugal are in fifth place, allowing entry to 189 destinations without a visa.
The United States has fallen to the eighth position, with its passport now permitting visa-free travel to 186 countries.
The Henley Passport Index is compiled using data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and considers basic entry requirements for tourism or business stays. It does not include diplomatic travel, emergency passports, or complex transit scenarios.
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