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Indian passport climbs 8 spots to rank 77, visa-free access to 59 nations
Last year, India had dropped five spots, but it has regained ground by adding just two more destinations to its list of visa-free or visa-on-arrival countries.
According to the report, Singapore holds the distinction of being the world's most powerful passport, with visa-free access to 193 destinations out of 227 globally.
The third place is occupied by seven European Union passports — Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain — with visa-free entry to 189 countries.
Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Sweden jointly hold fourth place, with 188 destinations on their list.
The fifth position is held by New Zealand, along with Greece and Switzerland.
Henley & Partners' Chief Executive Officer Dr Juerg Steffen said the passport has become a measure of a country's diplomatic influence.
'Your passport is no longer just a travel document — it's a reflection of your country's diplomatic influence and international relationships. In an era of growing inequality and mounting geopolitical uncertainty, strategic mobility and citizenship planning are more critical than ever,' he said.
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