2026 Passport Rankings: Singapore Leads, India Improves
The 2026 Henley Passport Index reveals Singapore retains the world's most powerful passport with visa-free access to 192 countries. India climbs to 80th position with access to 55 nations.
The 2026 Henley Passport Index reveals Singapore retains the world's most powerful passport with visa-free access to 192 countries. India climbs to 80th position with access to 55 nations.
Henley Passport Index 2026 reveals Singapore tops with visa-free access to 192 destinations. India ranks 80th with access to 55 countries. See full list.
India's passport climbs to 80th position in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 55 countries. Singapore tops the list for third consecutive year with 192 destinations.
India's passport ranking improves to 80th globally, offering citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 countries. This marks steady progress in travel freedom for Indian travelers.
India's passport now ranks 80th globally, offering visa-free access to 55 countries. While celebrating this progress, experts call for reopening the dual citizenship debate to further strengthen travel freedom.
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The Henley Passport Index reveals Japan and Singapore as the world's most powerful passports, offering visa-free access to 194 destinations. India ranks 85th, with access to 62 countries.
The UAE achieves historic 5th place in 2026 Henley Passport Index, surpassing major nations like UK and US. Emirati citizens now enjoy visa-free access to 184 countries.
The UAE achieves a historic 5th place in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, overtaking major Western nations. Its unprecedented 57-spot rise over 20 years reflects strategic diplomacy and global engagement.
The Henley Passport Index 2026 reveals Singapore holds the world's most powerful passport with 192 visa-free destinations. India moves up five positions to 80th globally, while Afghanistan ranks last.
Gujarat High Court clarifies passport authorities cannot decide foreign travel rights. Only trial courts have jurisdiction to permit or restrict international travel.
The latest Henley Passport Index reveals a growing global mobility gap. Singapore leads with 192 visa-free destinations while Afghanistan trails with just 24. India ranks 80th with access to 55 countries.
India's passport ranking improves in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, reflecting enhanced global mobility. The index lists the world's most powerful passports.
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