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India ranks 87th in Henley Passport Index 2022

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    21st Jul, 2022

India is ranked 87th on the list of the world’s most powerful passports in 2022, according to the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners.

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India is ranked 87th on the list of the world’s most powerful passports in 2022, according to the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners.

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Top 10 countries

  • Japan
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Germany
  • Spain
  • Finland
  • Italy
  • Luxemburg
  • Austria
  • Denmark
  • India’s neighbouring country Pakistan reportedly has the fourth worst passport in the world, according to the Henley Index.
    • It has the fourth worst passport in the world after Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.
  • The Japanese passport provides hassle-free entry to 193 countries, while Singapore and South Korea both provide entry to 192 countries.
  • Among other countries from Asia, India, along with Mauritius and Tajikistan, has been ranked 87th, with its passport providing access to 67 countries.
  • China ties with Bolivia for the 69th spot, with each of their passports allowing access to 80 destinations.
  • As for Bangladesh, it occupies the 104th position – five spots higher than Pakistan.

About Henley Passport Index

  • It is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
  • The index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the world’s largest and most accurate database of travel information.
  • The index covers 227 destinations and 199 passports.

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