India slips to 85th spot on Henley Passport Index, visa-free access shrinks to 57 countries

India has slipped five spots to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 57 countries. Last year, India ranked 80th with visa-free travel to 62 destinations.

Singapore continues to top the global list, providing its citizens with visa-free access to 193 countries. South Korea ranks second with 190 destinations, followed by Japan in third place with access to 189 countries.

Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and Switzerland share the fourth position with 188 visa-free destinations, while Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland and the Netherlands hold the fifth rank with access to 187 countries.