Indian travellers may have noticed a slight dip in the country’s global passport ranking. According to the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, India has slipped three places to 78th position in May 2026, down from 75th in February this year. Despite the drop in ranking, Indian passport holders continue to enjoy visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and electronic travel authorisation (ETA) access to 56 destinations worldwide.
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Indian Passport Drops To 78th Position In Henley Passport Index 2026
The latest Henley Passport Index places India at 78th, but Indian travellers have not lost access to any visa-free destinations
Tenzin Chodon
15 May 2026
A shot of an Indian passport Photo: Shutterstock
A shot of an Indian passport Photo: Shutterstock
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