LONDON, August 2 — India secured the 81st rank in the newly released Henley Passport Index for 2026, allowing Indian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations globally.
Singapore retained its position as the world's most powerful passport, offering its citizens visa-free access to 192 countries. European nations including Germany, Italy, and Spain also ranked near the top of the index.
The index ranks global passports based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It measures the number of destinations passport holders can access without a prior visa. India's rank has moved between 80th and 81st over the last year due to adjustments in global travel and visa rules.
Global rankings and indices are important GK topics for SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, and banking exams. Candidates should remember India's rank (81st), the top-performing country (Singapore), and that the index is compiled using IATA data.
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LONDON, August 2 — India secured the 81st rank in the newly released Henley Passport Index for 2026, allowing Indian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations globally.
Singapore retained its position as the world's most powerful passport, offering its citizens visa-free access to 192 countries. European nations including Germany, Italy, and Spain also ranked near the top of the index.
The index ranks global passports based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It measures the number of destinations passport holders can access without a prior visa. India's rank has moved between 80th and 81st over the last year due to adjustments in global travel and visa rules.
Global rankings and indices are important GK topics for SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, and banking exams. Candidates should remember India's rank (81st), the top-performing country (Singapore), and that the index is compiled using IATA data.