India, July 27 -- The Indian passport has slipped again in the July 2026 update of the Henley Passport Index.
India's Position
- India's passport has slipped to 81st place globally.
- It now offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations.
- Over the year, India's rank fluctuated between 75th and 81st.
- January 2026 -> 80th
- February 2026 -> climbed to 75th
- June 2026 -> 80th
- July 2026 -> 81st (current)
Long-Term Trend
- In 2006, India ranked 71st.
- It hit its lowest point in 2021 at 91st, before recovering somewhat.
Global Context
- Singapore leads the 2026 rankings with access to 192 destinations.
- UAE, Japan, and South Korea share second place (188 destinations).
- The US has dropped to 10th, while the UK sits at 6th.
- Afghanistan remains at......
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