Henley Passport Index 2026: In an increasingly interconnected world, a passport plays a decisive role in global mobility. London-based the Henley Passport Index 2026, which ranks passports based on visa-free access to destinations, has ranked Singapore as the country with the ‘world’s most powerful passport’. Strengthening Asia’s dominance, Japan and South Korea follow next to Singapore — both tied for second place — enjoying visa-free access to 188 countries in 2026. Indian Passport (Express Archive) Indian Passport (Express Archive)The Indian passport on the Henley Passport Index ranked relatively higher in the 2000s; however, it saw a steady decline in the subsequent years. Indian passport’s ranking on the Henley Passport Index over the years Indian passport’s ranking on the Henley Passport Index over the yearsStay updated with the latest – Click here to read more Top 10 exclusive reports!

Source: Indian Express January 14, 2026 07:18 UTC