The latest Henley Passport Index has unveiled its 2024 rankings, placing Bharat’s passport at the 82nd position. This ranking grants Indian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 58 countries, according to data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). India’s position aligns with nations such as Senegal and Tajikistan.
Topping the list is Singapore, whose passport offers visa-free entry to an impressive 195 countries. France, Italy, Germany, and Spain are tied with Japan for second place, each providing access to 192 destinations. Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden follow in third place, with visa-free access to 191 countries.
The United Kingdom, along with New Zealand, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland, holds the fourth spot. Australia and Portugal share fifth place. The United States has dropped to eighth position, with access to 186 countries.
Bharat’s passport, ranked 82nd, allows visa-free travel to 58 destinations, including popular tourist spots such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. In comparison, neighbouring Pakistan is ranked 100th, offering access to 33 countries. At the bottom of the list is Afghanistan, with visa-free access to only 26 countries.
Top Passport Rankings for 2024
Singapore: 195 destinations
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain: 192 destinations
Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, Sweden: 191 destinations
Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom: 190 destinations
Australia, Portugal: 189 destinations
Greece, Poland: 188 destinations
Canada, Czechia, Hungary, Malta: 187 destinations
United States: 186 destinations
Estonia, Lithuania, United Arab Emirates: 185 destinations
Iceland, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia: 184 destinations
Christian Kaelin, Chair of Henley & Partners, commented on the expanding global mobility gap. “The global average number of destinations travelers can access visa-free has nearly doubled from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024. Yet, the disparity between the highest and lowest ranked passports has never been greater,” he stated.
The Henley Passport Index, which has been tracking global mobility for 19 years using exclusive IATA data, is the leading tool for passport ranking. It provides real-time updates throughout the year to reflect changes in visa policies.
