Indian Passport Ranking 2026 — 75th Position, 56 Visa-Free Countries

India's Passport Ranking in 2026

The Indian passport climbed to 75th position on the Henley Passport Index in February 2026, giving holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 countries. This is a significant improvement from previous years. Japan, Singapore, and France continue to top the global index with 190+ destinations.

What Changed in 2026

• 1Sri Lanka removed visa/ETA requirement for Indians in February 2026 — no pre-registration needed
• 2The Gambia added — 90-day visa-free entry for Indians
• 3Kazakhstan added — 14-day visa-free entry for tourism
• 4Iran suspended visa waiver — visa now required after MEA advisory
• 5Bolivia changed rules — no longer visa-free for Indians

Countries Where Indians Can Travel Visa-Free

• 1Nepal & Bhutan — Open borders, no visa required
• 2Maldives — Free on-arrival stamp for up to 30 days
• 3Indonesia — 30-day visa on arrival (free)
• 4Thailand — 60 days visa-free (extended in 2026)
• 5Malaysia — Free 30-day e-visa till Dec 2026
• 6Georgia — 365 days visa-free
• 7Sri Lanka — Visa-free since Feb 2026
• 8The Gambia — 90 days visa-free
• 9Kazakhstan — 14 days visa-free

Countries With Visa on Arrival

• 1Indonesia — Free VoA, 30 days
• 2Maldives — Free on arrival
• 3Qatar — VoA available
• 4Cambodia — $30 VoA
• 5Myanmar — VoA at major airports
• 6Seychelles — Free visitor permit on arrival

How to Make the Most of Your Indian Passport

• 1Carry valid US, UK, Schengen, or Australian visa for bonus access to Philippines (14 days free)
• 2Check validity — passport must have 6 months validity remaining
• 3Renew early — new ePassport with biometrics being rolled out from 2026
• 4Use India's growing bilateral agreements — more visa-free deals expected with Gulf countries