Henley Passport Index Latest News
The 2026 Henley Passport Index has shown significant shifts in global travel mobility, with Asia continuing to dominate the top ranks.
About Henley Passport Index
- It is a popular ranking of global passports that measures passport strength by the number of destinations that holders can visit without a prior visa.
- The index ranks countries based on statistics provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
- It started in 2006 as the Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index (HVRI).
- The index includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations.
- Significance: The stronger the passport, the more countries its holders can enter without a prior visa — a privilege that reflects diplomatic ties, economic influence, and international trust.
Key Highlights of Henley Passport Index 2026
- India’s passport also saw improvement, climbing five spots to 80th position
- The top three passports in the world come from Asia. Singapore ranks first, while Japan and South Korea are tied for second place.
- Afghanistan is at the bottom of the list, ranked 101st, with visa-free access to 24 destinations.
Source: ET
Last updated on Sep, 2026
→ UPSC 2027 Notification will be released on 13 January 2027 at upsconline.nic.in.
→ Asian Games 2026 are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October.
→ Check out the latest UPSC Syllabus here.
→ Download UPSC Model Answers for Mains 2026
→ UPSC Mains Question Paper 2026 is out now for Essay & GS Paper 1, 2, 3 & 4.
→ UPSC Calendar 2027 has been released.
→ Enroll in Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mains Test Series 2027 for structured answer writing practice, expert evaluation, and exam-oriented feedback.
→ Join Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mentorship Program 2027 for personalized guidance, strategy planning, and one-to-one support from experienced mentors.
→ Go through the UPSC Mains Previous Year Papers to enhance your preparation.
→ UPSC has released UPSC Toppers List 2025 with the Civil Services final result on its official website.
→ Also check Best UPSC Coaching in India
Henley Passport Index FAQs
Q1. What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2026?+
Q2. What is the Henley Passport Index?+
Tags: henley passport index
