India Ranked at 82nd Position wheras its neighbour Pakistan stands at 100th Position.
In the latest global passport rankings for 2024, several countries have emerged as holders of the world’s most powerful passports. This annual assessment, based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without a prior visa, places Japan and Singapore at the top, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 190 countries.
| Country | Rank in 2024 | Access to Number of Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 1st | 195 |
| France | 2nd | 192 |
| Germany | 2nd | 192 |
| Italy | 2nd | 192 |
| Japan | 2nd | 192 |
| Spain | 2nd | 192 |
| Austria | 3rd | 191 |
| Finland | 3rd | 191 |
| Ireland | 3rd | 191 |
| Luxembourg | 3rd | 191 |
| Netherlands | 3rd | 191 |
| South Korea | 3rd | 191 |
| Sweden | 3rd | 191 |
| Belgium | 4th | 190 |
| Denmark | 4th | 190 |
| New Zealand | 4th | 190 |
| Norway | 4th | 190 |
| Switzerland | 4th | 190 |
| United Kingdom | 4th | 190 |
| Australia | 5th | 189 |
| Portugal | 5th | 189 |
| Greece | 6th | 188 |
| Poland | 6th | 188 |
| Canada | 7th | 187 |
| Czechia | 7th | 187 |
| Hungary | 7th | 187 |
| Malta | 7th | 187 |
| United States | 8th | 186 |
| Estonia | 9th | 185 |
| Lithuania | 9th | 185 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9th | 185 |
| Iceland | 10th | 184 |
| Latvia | 10th | 184 |
| Slovakia | 10th | 184 |
| Slovenia | 10th | 184 |
Coming to the India passport ranking as per the Henley Passport Index 2024, India is ranked at the 82nd position, with access to 58 countries.
| Country | Rank in 2024 | Access to Number of Countries |
|---|---|---|
| India | 82nd | 58 |
| Senegal | 82nd | 58 |
| Tajikistan | 82nd | 58 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 83rd | 57 |
| Mauritania | 83rd | 57 |
| Niger | 83rd | 57 |
| Algeria | 84th | 55 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 84th | 55 |
| Jordan | 84th | 55 |
| Mali | 84th | 55 |
| Comoro Islands | 85th | 54 |
| Cambodia | 86th | 53 |
| Central African Republic | 86th | 53 |
| Chad | 86th | 53 |
| Haiti | 86th | 53 |
| Angola | 87th | 52 |
| Bhutan | 87th | 52 |
| Egypt | 87th | 52 |
| Liberia | 88th | 51 |
| Vietnam | 88th | 51 |
| Burundi | 89th | 50 |
| Cameroon | 89th | 50 |
| Congo (Rep.) | 89th | 50 |
| Turkmenistan | 89th | 50 |
| Djibouti | 90th | 49 |
| Laos | 90th | 49 |
| Congo (Dem. Rep.) | 91st | 46 |
| Ethiopia | 91st | 46 |
| Lebanon | 92nd | 45 |
| Myanmar | 92nd | 45 |
| Nigeria | 92nd | 45 |
| South Sudan | 93rd | 44 |
| Sri Lanka | 93rd | 44 |
| Iran | 94th | 43 |
| Sudan | 94th | 43 |
| Eritrea | 95th | 42 |
| North Korea | 96th | 41 |
| Bangladesh | 97th | 40 |
| Palestinian Territory | 97th | 40 |
| Libya | 98th | 39 |
| Nepal | 98th | 39 |
| Somalia | 99th | 35 |
| Pakistan | 100th | 33 |
| Yemen | 100th | 33 |
| Iraq | 101st | 31 |
| Syria | 102nd | 28 |
| Afghanistan | 103rd. 26 |
Close behind are South Korea and Germany, maintaining strong positions with access to 189 countries. Other notable entries in the top ten include Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, and Spain, all providing their citizens with extensive global mobility.
In South Asia, India’s passport has been ranked at the 82nd position, while its neighbor Pakistan stands at the 100th position. This ranking highlights the differences in global access between the two countries.
The rankings highlight the benefits of holding a passport from these countries, reflecting the diplomatic relations and agreements they maintain with other nations. As global travel continues to evolve, the power of a passport remains a crucial factor for international mobility.










