Indian Passport Holders Enjoy Visa-Free Travel to 57 Countries

As of 2023, India’s passport ranking has improved, moving up to the 80th spot from 87 in 2022. This advancement grants its holders visa-free access to as many as 57 countries, according to a report. According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Singapore has claimed the title of the world’s most powerful passport, offering visa-free entry to an impressive 192 global destinations. This position was previously held by Japan.

Sharing the 80th spot with India are the countries Senegal and Togo. On the other hand, Germany, Italy, and Spain have made significant progress and currently share the 2nd place with visa-free access to 190 destinations. Japanese passport holders, along with those from Austria, Finland, France, Luxembourg, South Korea, and Sweden, are tied for the 3rd place, providing access to 189 destinations without requiring a prior visa.

The Henley Passport Index rankings are based on the number of destinations that passport holders can access without a prior visa, primarily using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

In contrast, India’s neighbor Pakistan holds the unfortunate position of having the fourth worst passport in the world, granting its holders visa-free access to only 33 countries.

At the lowest rank of the Henley Openness Index, there are four countries with a score of zero, indicating that they do not offer visa-free access to any passport holders. These countries are North Korea, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Papua New Guinea.

For reference, here is the list of 57 countries that Indian passport holders can travel to visa-free:

1. Barbados
2. Bhutan
3. Bolivia
4. British Virgin Islands
5. Burundi
6. Cambodia
7. Cape Verde Islands
8. Comoro Islands
9. Cook Islands
10. Djibouti
11. Dominica
12. El Salvador
13. Fiji
14. Gabon
15. Grenada
16. Guinea-Bissau
17. Haiti
18. Indonesia
19. Iran
20. Jamaica
21. Jordan
22. Kazakhstan
23. Laos
24. Macao (SAR China)
25. Madagascar
26. Maldives
27. Marshall Islands
28. Mauritania
29. Mauritius
30. Micronesia
31. Montserrat
32. Mozambique
33. Myanmar
34. Nepal
35. Niue
36. Oman
37. Palau Islands
38. Qatar
39. Rwanda
40. Samoa
41. Senegal
42. Seychelles
43. Sierra Leone
44. Somalia
45. Sri Lanka
46. St. Kitts and Nevis
47. St. Lucia
48. St. Vincent
49. Tanzania
50. Thailand
51. Timor-Leste
52. Togo
53. Trinidad and Tobago
54. Tunisia
55. Tuvalu
56. Vanuatu
57. Zimbabwe