India Rises to 80th in Henley Passport Index 2026 from 85th

India’s ranking improves to 80th in the Henley Passport Index 2026 from 85th in 2025. The Henley Passport Index 2026 ranks passports by visa-free access to destinations and uses International Air Transport Association (IATA) data; Singapore retains the top position in 2026.

Henley Passport Index 2026:

Dimension	Key Details
Index type / basis	Provides for ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
Data source	Based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
India’s rank	India ranks 80th in 2026; India ranks 85th in 2025.
Top-ranked passport (2026)	Singapore retains its position as the world’s most powerful passport in the 2026 edition.