♦ According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, India's ranking has dropped five places from 80th to 85th in the list of the world's most powerful passports. Indian passport holders can visa-free travel to 62 countries, up from 57 in the previous year (2024). 

♦ The Henley Passport Index ranks all 199 passports according to the number of destinations they can access visa-free. It is based on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

♦ Singapore has maintained its top spot, with its passport holders enjoying visa-free access to an impressive 195 destinations worldwide.

♦ It is followed by Japan (193 countries), Finland (192 countries), France (192 countries), Germany (192 countries), Italy (192 countries), South Korea (192 countries), Spain (192 countries), Austria (191 countries) and Denmark (191 countries).

♦ In 2025, Pakistan and Yemen shared the 103rd position on the Henley Passport Index, both with visa-free access to only 33 countries. They are followed by Iraq (31 countries), Syria and (27 countries) and Afghanistan (26 countries).