Indian Passport

Datanomics: India's passport weakens again as global mobility divide widens

India's passport strength stagnates at 57 visa-free destinations, even as China and high-income nations widen their global travel reach, the 2025 Henley Index shows

Henley Passport Index: India's rank slips to 85th as China climbs to 64th

India's passport has dropped to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to just 57 countries - down from 59 earlier this year

US visa new rules: Collect passport in person or get it delivered for ₹1200

From August 1, 2025, US visa applicants in India must collect passports in person or pay for home delivery, ending third-party pick-up options

Indian passport rises in 2025 index. Now, visit 59 visa-free countries

India has jumped eight spots to rank 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations, its highest-ever mobility score

Indian passport climbs 8 spots to rank 77, visa-free access to 59 nations

Singapore continues to hold the world's most powerful passport, with no visa required in 193 countries; Japan and South Korea share second place with visa-free access to 190 nations

Wife does not need husband's nod to get a passport, rules Madras HC

Madras High Court slams passport office for demanding husband's signature, says such practices reflect outdated patriarchal attitudes and violate a married woman's individual rights

No visa hassles: Top countries Indians can visit with ease in 2025

More than 100 countries offer visa-free, e-Visa, or visa-on-arrival access for Indian passport holders

India begins issuing chip-based e-passports in cities: All you need to know

India rolls out chip-enabled biometric e-passports in key cities under Passport Seva 2.0; aims for nationwide rollout by mid-2025 to boost security and ease immigration

Chip-based passports now in India: How it works | MEA | e-passports | Passport application

You’re about to witness a big tech upgrade that’s going to change the way you travel. We’re talking about India’s very own e-passports!

Passport server crash causes nationwide chaos, cancelled plans, long delays

A nationwide passport server crash left thousands stranded, cancelling urgent travel plans and overwhelming centres with delays, confusion, and zero communication

Indian passport & visa fees to rise 15-20 times? Embassy denies claims

The Indian Embassy in Bahrain issued a statement rejecting the claims

Passport rules 2025: New birth certificate rules and other key changes

Under the new rules, individuals born on or after October 1, 2023, must present a birth certificate as the sole accepted proof of their date of birth. No other documents will be considered valid

Indians lose Rs 662 cr to visa refusals: US, Schengen travel still a dream

Visa rejections can lead to financial losses beyond application fees. Many countries mandate pre-booked accommodations, travel insurance, and flight tickets, which are often non-refundable

India passport ranking slips: Why is visa on arrival considered visa-free?

per its latest standing, an Indian passport holder can travel visa-free to 57 destinations. The country shares its rank with Equatorial Guinea and Niger.

India's ranking drops to 85th in Henley Passport Index, Singapore tops

India's ranking has dropped by five points to 85 this year in a global passport index, topped by Singapore for the second consecutive year. The data draws from Henley Passport Index released by citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners on Wednesday. "With historical data spanning 19 years, the Henley Passport Index is the only one of its kind based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA). The index includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations," according to its website. The index is considered the standard reference tool for global citizens and sovereign states when assessing where a passport ranks on the global mobility spectrum, it said. As per the index for 2025, India stands at 85th while the ranking of Pakistan and Bangladesh stood at 103rd (101st in 2024) and 100th (97th in 2024), respectively. India's ranking in the Henley Passport Index for 2024 was 80th globally. According to a data chart available on the firm's

Singapore leads in 2025's most powerful passports; India drops to 85th

India emerged as 85th on the list, which means Indian passport holders can travel visa free to 57 nations of the world.

Top 10 most and least expensive passports in 2024: What about India?

The most crucial travel document that helps you travel the world is a passport. The cost of a passport can vary greatly between countries and is typically determined by where you live

Golden Visa, or Golden Passport, and how to choose the best country option?

The two immigration pathways of migrating abroad are the Golden Visa and Golden Passport. There are some differences, even though they are generally the same and occasionally used interchangeably

2.16 lakh gave up Indian citizenship in 2023: What's behind this exodus?

In 2023, the number of Indians who renounced their citizenship stood at 2,16,219 (2.16 lakh).

MEA rendered 16.5 mn passport related services in 2023: S Jaishankar

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rendered 1.65 crore passport-related services to citizens in 2023, registering an annual growth of nearly 15 per cent. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said this while commending the personnel for efficient passport-related service delivery. The MEA commemorated the 12th Passport Seva Divas on Monday to mark the enactment of the Passports Act on June 24, 1967. Coinciding with this, a three-day Regional Passport Officers (RPO) conference was organised in Delhi. "I am happy to note that in 2023, the ministry rendered 1.65 crore passport-related services to our citizens," Jaishankar said in a message to the conference. "The year 2023 noticed a commendable annual growth of nearly 15 per cent in passport and other related services," the minister said. The monthly submission of applications crossed the 14 lakh mark in 2023, he said. The external affairs minister also underlined the need for leveraging the power of the latest technologies to