Although many countries have added the Indian passport to visa on arrival or visa free travel lists, Indian travellers get visa free access to only 57 countries when compared to other countries some of which get visa free access to nearly 193 countries. Take a look at the 10 most powerful passports in the world and find out where India ranks, according to the Henley and Partners Global Passport Index 2025. Fun fact: the American passport no longer ranks in the top 10 spot. Data has been sourced by the International Air Transport Association. (Image: Shuttestock)
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CNBC TV1813-12-2025, 17:23

China welcomes India's expedited business visas for Chinese professionals

  • China welcomed India's decision to expedite business visas for Chinese professionals, calling it a "positive" step.
  • The move is expected to boost trade and investment relations between India and China.
  • India resumed tourist visas for Chinese nationals in July after a five-year gap, with China also issuing visas to Indian tourists.
  • These visa facilitations are part of efforts to normalize relations between the two countries, which were frozen after the 2020 Eastern Ladakh military standoff.

Why It Matters: It signals improving India-China relations and boosts economic cooperation.

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