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India’s ranking in the Global Passport Index (GPI) has slipped to 125th spot, one rank drop from last year.
About Global Passport Index
- It ranks passports not only on the ease of international travel but also on the benefits they offer for living, working and investing in other countries.
- It is a comprehensive passport ranking that goes beyond measuring the number of countries passport holders can travel to without a visa.
- Published by: It is published by residency and citizenship advisory firm Global Citizen Solutions (GCS).
- It measures passports across three key categories: Enhanced Mobility (50 per cent), Investment (25 per cent) and Quality of Living (25 per cent). These are based on 14 separate indicators.
- It draws on quantitative data from various international institutions and multilateral organisations such as the World Bank, the World Economic Forum and the Sustainable Development Report
Key Highlights of Global Passport Index 2026
- The Strongest passports of this year’s index are: Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Germany, Denmark (joint) and Netherlands (joint).
Source: HT
Last updated on July, 2026
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