Global Passport Index

About Global Passport Index

• Global Passport Index ranks passports based on international travel, investment opportunities and quality of living, unlike the Henley Passport Index, which mainly measures visa-free travel access.
• Released by: It is published by Global Citizen Solutions (GCS).
• Coverage: It ranks 197 countries.
• Data Source: It draws on quantitative data from various international institutions and multilateral organisations, such as the World Bank, the World Economic Forum and the Sustainable Development Report.
• Criteria: The Global Passport Index evaluates passports on the basis of three criteria.
  • Enhanced Mobility: It carries 50% weight in the overall ranking.
  • Investment: It contributes 25% of the overall score.
  • Quality of Living: It contributes 25% of the overall score and is assessed through 14 indicators.
• Key Highlights:
  • Global
    • European Dominance: Nine European countries are among the top 10.
    • Top Asian Passport: Singapore is the only Asian passport in the top 20.
  • India:
    • Overall Ranking: India ranked 125th among 197 countries, one place lower than last year, and
      • India is placed between Namibia (124th) and Azerbaijan (126th).
    • Travel Access: The Indian passport provides visa-free access to 26 countries, while visas are still required for around 88 destinations.
    • Quality of Living and Investment: India ranked 118th in the Quality of Living Index after improving 11 places and ranked 94th in the Investment Index after improving three places.
    • Position in Asia: Among Asian countries, India stands at the 29th position.