Passport rankings are typically based on the number of destinations holders can access without a prior visa, including visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, electronic travel authorisations (eTAs) and electronic visas.
A higher rank indicates greater international travel access without needing to arrange a visa in advance, offering more freedom and flexibility to explore the world.
Henley Passport Index
As of April 2026, the live Henley Passport Index places the Indian passport at 77th — an 8-place rise from 85th in the 2025 edition and one of India’s strongest showings on the index in over a decade.
The rank has shifted slightly through the year as Henley refreshes its data: India entered 2026 at 80th in the January release, climbed to 75th by mid-February, and currently sits at 77th on the live ranking page.
Global Passport Index
As of April 2026, the Passport Index by Arton Capital ranks the Indian passport 67th in its Global Passport Power Rank, with a Mobility Score of 72.
The Mobility Score combines visa-free access, visa-on-arrival privileges, eTAs and e-visas issued in less than three working days. Because the Passport Index is updated in real time as visa policies change, the figure can shift between editions of the Henley Passport Index.
The Passport Index is the original interactive passport ranking system, offering real-time updates on visa changes and exemptions. It allows users to check their passport’s mobility score, reflecting its travel privileges, including visa-free access, visas on arrival, eVisas and eTAs (Electronic Travel Authorisations).
Sources
- Henley & Partners — A Growing Passport Divide Reshapes Global Mobility in 2026 (press release, 13 January 2026)
- Henley & Partners — The Official Henley Passport Index Ranking
- Business Standard — Indian passport jumps to 75th in Henley Index; visit 56 visa-free countries (16 February 2026)
- Wikipedia — Henley Passport Index 2026 ranking table
- Passport Index by Arton Capital — Global Passport Power Rank 2026
- Passport Index — About the Mobility Score methodology
- Government of India — The Passports Act, 1967
- Ministry of External Affairs — Diplomatic and Official Passport
- Wikipedia — Indian passport (passport types and colours)
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