Most Powerful Passports in the World – 2025 Henley Passport Index

India has ascended to the 82nd position on the Henley Passport Index, marking an improvement in its ranking. The index, which is updated monthly, reveals that six countries continue to share the top spot. These nations grant their citizens visa-free access to a remarkable number of destinations. Among the world's most influential passports, those of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, and Singapore offer their holders the freedom to travel to 194 out of 227 destinations worldwide without the need for a visa, as reported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). India's advancement by three places, from 85th in February to 82nd in March, underscores its citizens' access to 62 visa-free destinations. Notably, several countries, including Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Kenya, have recently included India in their lists of visa-free countries. 

As of 2024, the Indian passport holds the 80th position in the global ranking of the most powerful passports, allowing its citizens visa-free travel to 62 countries. The country shares this ranking with Uzbekistan, while its neighboring nation, Pakistan, is positioned at the 101st spot. 

Singapore and Japan have traditionally held the title for the world's most powerful passports for the past five years, providing their citizens with access to more countries without a prior visa than any other nationality. 

South Korea, Sweden, and Finland have each moved up one spot, sharing the second position with access to 193 locations. Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands jointly hold the third position, allowing travel to 192 places. 

Over the past decade, the United Arab Emirates has seen the most significant climb, reached the 11th place and provided access to 183 destinations without requiring a visa. China has also shown notable progress, moving up two spots this year to secure the 62nd place, with visa-free access to 85 destinations — nearly double the number from a decade ago.