Indian passport improves ranking in Henley Passport Index: Check list of visa-free countries for India

In 2024, India ranked 80th on the world-renowned Henley Passport Index. This year, the country has moved up three spots to 77, sharing the position with African countries Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Côte d'Ivoire. However, compared to last year's 62, India can now travel visa-free to only 59 countries. This includes 19 each from Asia and Africa, 11 in North America and 10 in Oceania and one in South America. India's neighbour, Pakistan, has also improved its rank from 101 to 96. The index has 199 passports and 227 travel destinations.

Who topped the list
Just as last year, Singapore topped the list again this year, and those holding its passport can travel visa-free to 194 countries. Last year, the country shared the top spot with France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Japan. However, it has won the top spot, all by itself. The second position this year goes to Japan and South Korea. Their passports can take holders to 190 countries. Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Finland, Ireland and Denmark hold the third position together, letting travel to around 189 countries visa-free. 

Where can Indians travel visa-free?
Asia
1. Bhutan
2. Cambodia
3. Indonesia
4. Iran
5. Jordan
6. Kazakhstan
7. Laos
8. Macao
9. Malaysia
10. Maldives
11. Malaysia
12. Mongolia
13. Myanmar
14. Nepal
15. Philippines
16. Qatar
17. Sri Lanka
18. Thailand
19. Timor Leste

Africa
1. Angola
2. Burundi
3. Cape Verde Islands
4. Comoro Islands
5. Djibouti
6. Ethiopia
7. Guinea-Bissau
8. Mauritius
9. Kenya
10. Madagascar
11. Mozambique
12. Namibia
13. Rwanda
14. Senegal
15. Seychelles 
16. Sierra Leone
17. Tanzania
18. Somalia
19. Zimbabwe

North America
1. Barbados
2. British Virgin Islands
3. Dominica
4. Grenada
5. Haiti
6. Jamaica
7. Montserrat (British Overseas Territory)
8. St. Kitts and Nevis
9. St. Lucia
10 St. Vincent and Grenadines 
11. Trinidad and Tobago

South America
1. Bolivia

Oceania
1. Cook Islands
2. Fiji
3. Kiribati
4. Marshall Islands
5. Micronesia
6. Niue
7. Palau Islands
8. Samoa
9. Tuvalu