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India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India’s passport ranking stands at 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders access to 56 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa before travel. The ranking, current as of Friday, July 3, 2026, places India alongside Mauritania and Senegal. Henley’s index covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations and is updated monthly using International Air Transport Association data. India

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03 Jul 2026 11:50 AM 6 views

India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India’s passport ranking stands at 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders access to 56 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa before travel. The ranking, current as of Friday, July 3, 2026, places India alongside Mauritania and Senegal. Henley’s index covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations and is updated monthly using International Air Transport Association data. India

Visa & Immigration

India Rolls Out Next-Gen E-Passports With RFID Chips And Enhanced Security Features

India has begun rolling out its next generation of e-passports equipped with advanced digital and physical security layers designed to strengthen identity verification and eliminate fraud. The upgraded system is part of Passport Seva Programme 2.0, which introduces new standards in passport security, digital integration, and citizen services. All new passports issued henceforth will be e-passports, while existing non-electronic passports will continue to remain valid until their expiry, with

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18 Nov 2025 10:26 AM 319 views

India Rolls Out Next-Gen E-Passports With RFID Chips And Enhanced Security Features

India has begun rolling out its next generation of e-passports equipped with advanced digital and physical security layers designed to strengthen identity verification and eliminate fraud. The upgraded system is part of Passport Seva Programme 2.0, which introduces new standards in passport security, digital integration, and citizen services. All new passports issued henceforth will be e-passports, while existing non-electronic passports will continue to remain valid until their expiry, with

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India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

In the latest Henley Passport Index update, India’s passport saw the most significant improvement, climbing eight spots from 85th to 77th position. This leap makes India the largest mover globally over the past six months, as its passport now allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations. Countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, the Maldives, and Thailand are among the many that offer visa-free ac

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22 Jul 2025 12:04 PM 819 views

India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

In the latest Henley Passport Index update, India’s passport saw the most significant improvement, climbing eight spots from 85th to 77th position. This leap makes India the largest mover globally over the past six months, as its passport now allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations. Countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, the Maldives, and Thailand are among the many that offer visa-free ac

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Passport Seva Portal Down Nationwide, Users Face Delays

India's Passport Seva Portal is facing a nationwide technical outage, severely impacting passport services across the country. Beginning on Thursday, the disruption has led to widespread cancellations of appointments at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs), with users reporting that both the website and the mobile app have become non-functional. The issue remains unresolved as of Friday evening, leaving thousands of applicants in limbo.

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20 Jun 2025 08:47 AM 990 views

Passport Seva Portal Down Nationwide, Users Face Delays

India's Passport Seva Portal is facing a nationwide technical outage, severely impacting passport services across the country. Beginning on Thursday, the disruption has led to widespread cancellations of appointments at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs), with users reporting that both the website and the mobile app have become non-functional. The issue remains unresolved as of Friday evening, leaving thousands of applicants in limbo.

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India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

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India Rolls Out Next-Gen E-Passports With RFID Chips And Enhanced Security Features

India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

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India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India Rolls Out Next-Gen E-Passports With RFID Chips And Enhanced Security Features

India Rolls Out Next-Gen E-Passports With RFID Chips And Enhanced Security Features

India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

Passport Seva Portal Down Nationwide, Users Face Delays

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