India's rate has dropped by six points from last year to 90th in the Henley Passport Index.
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India's rate has dropped by six points from last year to 90th in the Henley Passport Index.
About Index
- The Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
- Originally created by Christian H. Kaelin (chairman of Henley & Partners), the situation is based on special data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the largest and most accurate database of air traffic information.
- It was introduced in 2006.
- The index covers 227 destinations and 199 passports.
Global Rankings
- Japan and Singapore were top of the list this year, with their passport holders allowed to travel visa-free in 192 countries.
- For the third year in a row, Japan won the top spot.
- South Korea and Germany share second place.
- Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan and Yemen are among the least powerful.
Indian position
- India, in the 90's, lost its passport holders in 58 countries.
- India shares this level with Tajikistan and Burkina Faso.
- India is listed-
- 85th in January 2021 index
- 84th 2020 index
- 82nd 2019 index
