India's Passport Jumps to 80th in Henley Index 2026; Singapore Leads, UAE 5th

• India's passport climbed five spots to 80th in the Henley Passport Index 2026, up from 85th last year.
• Indian citizens now have visa-free access to 55 countries, including visa-on-arrival and eTA options.
• Despite the improved ranking, the number of visa-free destinations decreased due to Iran and Bolivia revising their entry requirements.
• Singapore, Japan, and South Korea remain top-ranked, offering visa-free access to over 190 destinations.
• Travelers are advised to stay updated on changing visa policies before international trips.

Why It Matters: India's passport improved its global ranking but lost visa-free access to two countries; Singapore leads.