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Indian Passport Surges to 77th in 2025 Henley Index Ranking

India’s passport jumped eight places to rank 77th in 2025, allowing access to 59 visa-free or VOA countries. It leads…

Indian Passport Soars to 77th Rank with 59 Visa-Free Destinations in 2025

The Indian passport advanced to 77th in the Henley Passport Index in 2025, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59…

Is an e Passport Mandatory for Indian Citizens? What You Should Know

India launched e Passports under Passport Seva Programme 2.0 in 2024 with RFID chips storing biometric data. Traditional passports remain…

Indian Passport Rises to 77th in Henley Index: New Era of Global Mobility

In 2025, India’s passport climbed eight places to 77th, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 countries. This improvement stems…

Over 2 Lakh Indians Surrender Passports Annually Since 2022

More than 1 million Indians surrendered passports from 2019-2024 amid rising migration. India prohibits dual citizenship, mandating renunciation when acquiring…

Vietnam Rises in Global Passport Index with Visa-Free Access to 51 Countries

In 2025, Vietnam improved its passport ranking to 84th, expanding visa-free travel to 51 countries. Visa reforms like extended exemptions,…

Study Finds Polish Passport Offers More Visa-Free Access Than US Passport

Polish passports grant visa-free access to up to 188 countries plus EU work rights. U.S. passports offer global reach but…

U.S. Passport Falls to Lowest Ever Ranking on Power Index

The U.S. passport ranked 10th in 2025 with visa-free access to 182 countries, declining due to stricter U.S. entry policies.…