Henley Passport Index 2025: Singapore Tops the World, India Slips to Rank 85

Current Context: The Henley Passport Index 2025 was released on 15 October 2025 by Henley & Partners, using IATA data.

• It ranked Singapore 1st with visa‑free access to 193 destinations, followed by South Korea (190) and Japan (189).
• India slipped to 85th place, tied with Mauritius, offering visa‑free or visa‑on‑arrival access to 57 countries.
• Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, and Switzerland shared 4th place with access to 188 destinations.
• The UAE entered the top 10 for the first time, reflecting its strong visa diplomacy.
• Meanwhile, the United States dropped to 12th (180 destinations) and the United Kingdom ranked 8th, showing Asia’s dominance in global mobility.

Question:

Q.1 According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, what is India’s rank?
a) 80th
b) 85th
c) 90th
d) 82nd

Answer: b) India slipped to 85th position in the 2025 index, tied with Mauritius, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries.