Henley Passport Index 2026: India Ranks 78th with Visa-Free Access to 56 Countries
Despite the ranking dip, Indian citizens still enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 global destinations.
Singapore secured the top spot globally, offering its citizens access to 192 destinations, followed by Japan at 2nd and South Korea at 3rd.
The index, which ranks 199 passports, uses proprietary data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Perspective: While India's rank has fluctuated (best was 71st in 2006), the long-term trend shows improvement from its lowest rank of 90th in 2021.
Key Facts / Static GK
IATA Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Henley Passport Index Top Ranker (2026): Singapore
India's Best Rank History: 71st (2006)
Practice Quiz — 18 May 2026
Q1. Under the new SEBI proposal regarding the Investor Protection Fund (IPF), what happens if a depository's administrative expenses exceed 5% of the annual income earned from IPF investments?
Q2. What is the primary function of the Unclaimed Deposit Reference Number (UDRN) generated on the RBI's UDGAM portal?
Q3. The newly launched 'Atlas' platform by FinBox aims to reduce the loan processing cycle from approximately 3 weeks to which of the following timeframes?
Q4. Regarding the updated Consumer Price Index (CPI) framework released in 2026, which of the following statements is true?
Q5. Which organization is establishing the ₹480 crore Naval Systems Manufacturing Facility at Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh?
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