Henley Passport Index 2026:
The Henley Passport Index 2026 once again highlights the sharp divide in global travel freedom, ranking passports based on how many destinations their holders can visit without needing a visa in advance.
- The Henley Passport Index, compiled by Henley & Partners, is regarded as the global standard for measuring passport power.
- It ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access visa-free or with visa-on-arrival
- The index uses exclusive and authoritative data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), making it one of the most credible tools for assessing international mobility.
- India’s global travel access has seen a modest improvement in 2026.
- According to the latest passport rankings, Indian travellers can now visit more countries without lengthy visa procedures than last year.
- However, significant limitations remain for popular destinations like Europe and North America, shaping how Indians plan international trips.
- At the top of the rankings, Singapore holds the number one position, with its citizens enjoying visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 destinations, the highest in the world.
- Japan and South Korea jointly occupy the second position with access to 188 destinations, reflecting their strong diplomatic networks and stable international relations.
- Europe continues to dominate the upper ranks, with multiple EU countries offering access to over 185 destinations, highlighting the strength of European diplomacy and integration.
