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India ranks 82nd in world's most powerful passport list, Singapore grabs top spot

| @@indiablooms | Jul 25, 2024, at 07:50 am

The latest ranking released by the Henley Passport Index has ranked India's passport at the 82nd spot, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries.

The latest ranking released by the Henley Passport Index has ranked India's passport at the 82nd spot, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries.

The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the most extensive and precise database of travel information worldwide. India's current rank ties it with nations like Senegal and Tajikistan.

Singapore passport has been named the world's most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to 195 countries, according to the list.

France, Italy, Germany, and Spain tied with Japan in second place, providing passport holders access to 192 countries.

The third place has been grabbed by Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden with visa-free access to 191 destinations.

The United Kingdom is the fourth place, alongside New Zealand, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland.

Australia and Portugal shared the fifth spot, while the United States dropped down to eighth place, with visa-free access to 186 countries.

India's passport ranked 82nd on the list, with citizens allowed to travel to 58 countries without a visa, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Neighbouring Pakistan is positioned at 100th, providing passport holders access to 33 countries. At the bottom of the list is Afghanistan with easy access to 26 destinations.

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