India News: Indian Passport Slips One Spot in Global Ranking
- India's passport ranked 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026, slipping one spot from 124th in 2025, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 26 destinations.
- The Global Passport Index ranks passports based on mobility , investment opportunities , and quality of life , using data from global institutions.
- India's mobility ranking is around 135th globally, and its quality-of-life ranking is 118th, indicating limited global travel and living advantages compared to many countries.
- India ranks below Namibia, the Philippines, and Morocco but ahead of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan in the index.
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According to the Global Passport Index 2026, the Indian passport slipped one position compared to the previous year. It maintained 127th rank on the list from 2021 to 2024, the Global Passport Index 2026 revealed.
India slips to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, offers visa-free access to 26 destinations
India's passport has dropped to 125th globally in the 2026 rankings, offering visa-free access to only 26 destinations. This marks a decline from last year's position, placing it behind several nations including the Philippines and Morocco. While India outranks some South Asian neighbours like Nepal and Bangladesh, it still requires visas for major global powers. European nations continue to dominate the top spots in global travel mobility.
India's Passport Drops to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, Remains Outside Top 100 | 📰 LatestLY
India’s passport ranking has dropped to 125th place in the Global Passport Index 2026, failing to secure a spot within the top 100. Despite showing a slight improvement in mobility the previous year, the Indian passport lost ground in the latest assessment and now grants its holders visa-free access to only 26 destinations worldwide. 📰 India's Passport Drops to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, Remains Outside Top 100.
India falls in Global Passport Index as Europe dominates the top 10
India's passport has been ranked 125th out of 200 countries in the Global Passport Index 2026. The ranking weighs mobility, investment opportunities and quality of life, while Europe holds nine of the top 10 spots.
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