Thu Jan 09 18:40:31 UTC 2025: ## India Ranks 85th in Global Passport Power, Singapore Takes Top Spot
**New Delhi, [Date]** – India’s passport has been ranked 85th in the Henley Passport Index 2025, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 destinations worldwide. This places India significantly below the leading passports, according to the index which ranks countries based on the number of countries their citizens can enter without a prior visa.
Singapore secured the top spot, with its citizens enjoying visa-free access to an impressive 195 destinations. Japan followed closely in second place with access to 193 destinations. Several European countries, including Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Spain, tied for third place with 192 visa-free destinations each.
At the other end of the spectrum, Afghanistan holds the lowest ranking at 106th, offering its citizens only 26 visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations. Pakistan’s passport fared poorly, ranking below both Somalia and North Korea.
The Henley Passport Index, which draws data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA), uses trusted sources such as government websites and news to verify access to 227 travel destinations for each passport. The index provides a comprehensive overview of global passport power and travel freedom.
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