Henley Passport Index Explained | UPSC | NEXT IAS How powerful is your passport in 2026? The Henley Passport Index, using IATA data, ranks passports by the number of destinations accessible visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival, reflecting global mobility and diplomatic strength. In 2026, Asia leads the rankings — Singapore tops the list, followed by Japan and South Korea at second place. India climbs five ranks to 80th, showing gradual progress through diplomacy, while Pakistan (98th) and Afghani

According to Henley Passport Index 2025, Nepal's passport ranked 101st, one of the weakest in the list, granting its holders visa-free access to only 39 countries. Only Somalia, Pakistan, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Afganistan are below Nepal in the list. According to the Henley Passport Index, Singapore's passport holds the top position as the world's most powerful, granting its citizens the ability to travel to 195 countries without a visa. Japan's passport ranks second, allowing visa-free travel t

In the Henley Passport Index 2026, the Indian passport has climbed five places to rank 80th globally, showing a gradual improvement after years of lower rankings. The index, which measures global mobility through visa-free access, names Singapore as the world’s most powerful passport, offering access to 192 destinations without a prior visa, with Japan and South Korea tied for second at 188 countries. At the other end of the scale, Afghanistan ranks last, with access to only 24 destinations. Ind

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