♦ India ranked 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025. Indian passport holders can now travel visa-free or with visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations. 

♦ Among the 59 destinations open to Indian travellers are Malaysia, Indonesia, Maldives, and Thailand, which offer visa-free entry.

♦ Countries like Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Macau offer visa-on-arrival facilities.

♦ Singapore retains the top spot, offering visa-free access to 193 destinations.

♦ Japan and South Korea follow closely with access to 190 countries.

♦ Seven European nations — including France, Germany, and Italy — share third place, each with access to 189 destinations.

♦ New Zealand, Switzerland, and Greece rank fifth, while the UK and the US have dropped slightly, ranking sixth and tenth, respectively. 

♦ Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the ranking, with its citizens able to access just 25 destinations without a prior visa.

♦ The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.