NEW DELHI: In a changing global mobility landscape, both India and the United States have seen notable drops in their passport power, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, which ranks the world’s most travel-friendly passports.

Based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the index measures how many destinations passport holders can visit without needing a prior visa.

India’s passport has fallen to 85th place, offering visa-free access to 57 countries, down from 59 in 2024. This marks a further decline from the 77th position earlier this year, underscoring a steady reduction as per the index.

Meanwhile, for the first time in the Index’s 20-year history, the United States has dropped out of the global top 10. The US passport now ranks 12th, tie

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