{"id":20801,"date":"2026-01-21T15:26:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=20801"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:00:08","slug":"indian-passport-ranking-gets-stronger-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-passport-ranking-gets-stronger-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Passport Ranking Rises in Henley Passport Index 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_20802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20802\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20802\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking.png\" alt=\"Indian Passport Ranking\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking-48x32.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Indian-passport-ranking-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s passport just got a strong boost in 2026. The latest Henley Passport Index, released on January 13, places India at 80th worldwide, five spots higher than last year. For a travel planner who has spent years booking business class flights from Hyderabad to hubs like Frankfurt and Bangkok, this feels like real progress. Fewer issues at check-in. More time for meetings or relaxing trips. With access to 55 destinations through visa-free entry, visas on arrival, or quick eTAs, the Indian passport ranking is clearly moving in the right direction. Now it\u2019s all about packing smart and exploring more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-passport-ranking-gets-stronger-in-2026\/#Reason_Behind_the_Rank_Jump\" title=\"Reason Behind the Rank Jump\">Reason Behind the Rank Jump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-passport-ranking-gets-stronger-in-2026\/#Major_Travel_Improvements_for_Indians\" title=\"Major Travel Improvements for Indians\">Major Travel Improvements for Indians<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-passport-ranking-gets-stronger-in-2026\/#Visa-Free_Destinations_for_Indians\" title=\"Visa-Free Destinations for Indians\">Visa-Free Destinations for Indians<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-passport-ranking-gets-stronger-in-2026\/#Real_Benefits_for_Travelers_and_Business\" title=\"Real Benefits for Travelers and Business\">Real Benefits for Travelers and Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-passport-ranking-gets-stronger-in-2026\/#Quick_Plan_to_Hit_the_Skies\" title=\"Quick Plan to Hit the Skies\">Quick Plan to Hit the Skies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/indian-passport-ranking-gets-stronger-in-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Qusetions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Qusetions\u00a0\">Frequently Asked Qusetions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_Behind_the_Rank_Jump\"><\/span><b>Reason Behind the Rank Jump<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climbing to the 80th ties us with spots like Algeria. Singapore owns the top at 192 destinations. Afghanistan sits last with 24. The global gap? A huge 168 spots now. Others slipped harder. China holds strong around 62nd. We gained because rivals lost ground, plus smart diplomacy kicked in. Pure visa-free? 27 countries strong, heavy on Asia and islands. Iran and Bolivia pulled back, dropping us from 57 total access spots. But the net win shines through.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Travel_Improvements_for_Indians\"><\/span><b>Major Travel Improvements for Indians<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germany&#8217;s move steals the show. On January 12, Chancellor Merz dropped the airport transit visa for Indians during talks with PM Modi. Fly airside through Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, or others. Max 24 hours to non-Schengen spots like the US or UK. Mumbai to New York via FRA? No more visa scrambles. Corporates save millions in fees yearly. This unlocks seamless Lufthansa routes we all love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s own upgrades rock too. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronic_visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E-visas<\/a> cover 167 countries now. Nine types, from tourist to Ayush wellness trips. Approvals in 72 hours at 51 ports. No cap on applications. E-passports rolled nationwide, 8 million issued with biometric chips. Fraud drops, trust rises. Builds the case for more waivers ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visa-Free_Destinations_for_Indians\"><\/span><b>Visa-Free Destinations for Indians<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 27 spots scream easy escapes. Thailand gives 60 days. Mauritius beaches call. Here&#8217;s the lineup:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Region\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Top Pics\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asia (7)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhutan, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Kazakhstan, Macau<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Africa (6)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mauritius, Seychelles, Rwanda, Angola, Senegal, Gambia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caribbean (8)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada, Haiti, Dominica, St. Vincent, Trinidad &amp; Tobago, British Virgin Islands<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific (5)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiji, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Micronesia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serbia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full 55 adds VoA like Kenya. Southeast Asia, Africa, Caribbean pull us in with simple rules. Book that quick Thailand reset today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Benefits_for_Travelers_and_Business\"><\/span><b>Real Benefits for Travelers and Business<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourism hit \u20b921 trillion last year. Jobs for 48 million. Eyeing 10% of GDP by 2030. Stronger passports mean more outbound cash and inbound crowds. Students skip some red tape. Execs nail sales trips faster. Medical tourism booms at $13 billion. Germany&#8217;s nod saves stress on US runs. Momentum builds toward the top 60 by 2030.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Plan_to_Hit_the_Skies\"><\/span><b>Quick Plan to Hit the Skies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check visa rules on official embassy sites or Timatic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid old forums and social media advice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for eTAs early<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport must have 6 months validity and blank pages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Germany hubs for easier transit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy travel insurance for sudden changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Qusetions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Qusetions\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What\u2019s India\u2019s rank on the 2026 Henley Passport Index?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India climbed to 80th place (tied with Algeria), up 5 from 85th in 2025. Best since 2024. Means access to 55 destinations visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or eTA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What&#8217;s the Germany transit visa news?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No airport transit visa needed at Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, D\u00fcsseldorf. Airside only, 24 hours max, to non-Schengen finals (US\/UK\/Africa). Announced Jan 12 by Chancellor Merz. Saves \u20ac3M yearly for Indian biz. Still visa your end destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How does India compare to Asian neighbors?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China ranks around 62nd, way ahead with more access. Pakistan sits at 98th (just 31 spots). We beat Pakistan but trail China, showing room to grow in East Asia and beyond. Focus stays on diplomacy to close that gap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why did Iran and Bolivia drop off visa-free?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iran ended access November 22, 2025, over political shifts. Bolivia tightened too. Dropped total from 57 to 55. Always reconfirm, even favorites change quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are India&#8217;s e-visa categories now?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nine types: e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, e-Conference, e-Ayush (wellness), e-Transit, e-Mountaineering, e-Film, e-Journalist. Covers 167 nationalities. 72 hours approval at 51 airports\/seaports\/land borders. No 3-per-year limit anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can I still go to Europe visa-free?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only Serbia. The EU\/UK need full visas. Schengen processing improved for multiples, but walls stand for US\/Canada too. Germany&#8217;s transit helps connections though.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i>Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. We mention the source name of the image whenever possible and found. However, if we miss acknowledging the owner\u2019s source, please contact us. In case, owners don\u2019t want us to use their images, we will remove them promptly. We believe in providing proper attribution to the original author, artist, and photographer.<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s passport just got a strong boost in 2026. The latest Henley Passport Index, released on January 13, places India at 80th worldwide, five spots higher than last year. For a travel planner who has spent years booking business class flights from Hyderabad to hubs like Frankfurt and Bangkok, this feels like real progress. 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