In the ever-changing world of global mobility, both India and the United States of America (USA) have seen their passport rankings drop in the 2025 Henley Passport Index , which lists the world’s most travel-friendly passports. The index, based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), evaluates how many destinations citizens can visit without obtaining a prior visa.

The index covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations. It is updated every month and is widely used by travellers and countries to see how powerful each passport is in terms of global travel access.

Indian passport slips to 85th place

India’s passports have fallen to 85th place, offering visa-free access to 57 countries, compared to 59 in 2024. Earlier this year, India ranked 77th,

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