India Jumps 5 Spots to 80th in 2026 Henley Passport Index; Singapore Tops

• The Henley Passport Index 2026 ranks Singapore as the most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to 192 countries.
• India's passport ranking improved by five places, moving from 85th in 2025 to 80th in 2026, with visa-free access to 55 countries.
• Pakistan saw an improvement in its ranking, entering the top 100 at 98th place, up from 103rd last year, though visa-free access decreased to 31 countries.
• Japan and South Korea share the second spot, while several European countries follow closely.
• Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list, with visa-free travel to only 24 countries.

Why It Matters: India's passport strength is rising, while Singapore leads globally in visa-free travel opportunities.