Indian passport holders now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries, down from 62 last year.
Overview of the 2025 Henley Passport Index
The Henley Passport Index 2025 ranks global passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Compiled using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the index evaluates 199 passports and 227 travel destinations.
In the latest rankings, India has fallen to 85th place, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries, a decrease from 62 countries in 2024. This marks a decline from India’s peak position of 71st in 2006.
Top-Ranking Passports
The 2025 index highlights the following top passports:
- Singapore: Retains the top spot with visa-free access to 193 countries.
- South Korea: Holds second place with access to 190 countries.
- Japan: Ranks third, offering visa-free entry to 189 countries.
Countries Accessible Visa-Free or Visa-On-Arrival for Indian Passport Holders
Indian citizens can currently travel to the following countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival facilities:
- Angola
- Barbados
- Bhutan
- Bolivia (Visa On Arrival)
- British Virgin Islands
- Burundi (Visa On Arrival)
- Cambodia (Visa On Arrival)
- Cape Verde Islands (Visa On Arrival)
- Comoro Islands (Visa On Arrival)
- Cook Islands
- Djibouti (Visa On Arrival)
- Dominica
- Ethiopia (Visa On Arrival)
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Guinea-Bissau (Visa On Arrival)
- Haiti
- Indonesia (Visa On Arrival)
- Iran
- Jamaica
- Jordan (Visa On Arrival)
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Laos (Visa On Arrival)
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mozambique (Visa On Arrival)
- Myanmar (Visa On Arrival)
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Oman
- Palau Islands
- Papua New Guinea
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Samoa
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka (Visa On Arrival)
- Suriname
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
With India slipping to the 85th spot, passport holders are encouraged to stay updated on visa rules and plan their travel accordingly. While the number of visa-free destinations has decreased, the 57 countries still offer opportunities for leisure, business, and cultural exchanges, reflecting the evolving landscape of global mobility.
