New Delhi: The Indian passport has slipped to 85th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, sharing its rank with Mauritania. Indian passport holders can now travel visa-free to 57 countries, down from 59 last year, marking a decline in global mobility. Over the years, India’s ranking has fluctuated widely—from a high of 71 in 2006 to a low of 90 in 2021, with 2024 standing at 80th place.

Currently, Indians enjoy visa-free entry to 12 destinations, including Bhutan, Indonesia, Mauritius, Nepal, and Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally, visas on arrival are available in 27 countries, such as Sri Lanka, Maldives, Jordan, Qatar, Bolivia, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Samoa, Tanzania, and Timor-Leste.

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