Indian passport ranking: Govt rejects global ratings, says 27 countries offer visa-free entry

The Indian government has rejected the global ranking of India's passport mobility, stating that 27 countries offer visa-free entry to Indian passport holders. The Ministry of External Affairs' Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh clarified that visa issuance is a sovereign decision for a country and depends on various factors such as bilateral relations and reciprocity.

The Indian passport currently ranks 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026, published by Global Citizen Solutions, and 80th in the Henley Passport Index. Despite these rankings, the Indian government is actively working to enhance visa-free travel opportunities for its citizens through bilateral mechanisms and regular dialogues with foreign countries.

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