News: The Henley Passport Index 2025 (July edition) was released by Henley and Partners Consultancy.
About Henley Passport Index
- The Henley Passport Index ranks the world’s passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
- The index is compiled using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and it is updated quarterly.
- Global 2025 Leaders:
- 1st: Singapore – Access to 193 destinations
- 2nd: Japan & South Korea – Access to 190 destinations
- 3rd: Seven EU countries (e.g., Germany, France) – Access to 189 destination
- Decline in Traditional Powers:
- U.S.passport: 10th place (182 destinations)
- U.K.passport: 6th place (186 destinations)
- India’s 2025 Position:
- Rank climbed from 85th to 77th
- Visa-Free Access: Increased from 57 to 59 countries
- New Additions: Philippines and Sri Lanka
