India has jumped from 85th to 77th position in the Henley Passport Index 2025. Despite adding only two more visa-free destinations, the Indian passport now allows access to 59 countries without a prior visa. This marks a recovery after a 5-spot drop last year.

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• India ranks 77th in 2025 Henley Passport Index, up 8 places.
• Indian passport holders now have visa-free access to 59 countries.
• Malaysia, Maldives, Thailand among visa-free countries for Indians.
• Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Myanmar offer visa-on-arrival to Indian citizens.
• Singapore tops list with visa-free access to 193 countries.
• Japan, South Korea follow with access to 190 destinations each.
• UK, US drop 1 place; now rank 6th and 10th respectively.
• Afghanistan ranks lowest with access to only 25 countries.
• Saudi Arabia made biggest 2024 gain, now with access to 91 countries.
• China moved from 94th to 60th since 2015, still lacks Schengen access.