In Photos: India Slips To 85th Spot Despite Increased Visa-Free Countries, According To Henley Passport Index 2024
By: Aleesha Sam | February 21, 2024
The Henley Passport Index for 2024 is out but India's passport ranking slips one place to 85th position
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Despite increasing in the number of visa-free countries from 60 to 62. Indian remains at 85th position.
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India's drop in rankings occurs despite recent visa-free entry announcements from Iran, Malaysia, and Thailand for Indian tourists.
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France secures the top spot granting visa-free access to 194 countries.
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Top-ranked countries include Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, alongside France.
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Pakistan maintains its 106th position, while Bangladesh slips to 102nd.
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Maldives retains its strong passport ranking at 58th place, allowing visa-free travel to 96 countries.
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The Henley Passport Index is based on data spanning 19 years, derived from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) specialized data, covering 199 passports and 227 travel destinations worldwide.