Indian passport holders can travel to 62 countries, a list that now includes Oman and Qatar, without needing a pre-arranged visa. These countries offer visa-free entry or the option to obtain a visa upon arrival.

The latest update from the Henley Passport Index 2024 places the Indian passport in the 80th rank globally. This ranking signifies the ease of international travel for Indian citizens to these 62 nations.

World’s Most Powerful Passport 2023

The Henley Passport Index has highlighted that the world's most powerful passports include those from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain. Citizens of these countries enjoy unparalleled travel freedom, with access to 194 countries without a visa or the option of obtaining one upon arrival.

In close second place is Finland, whose passport holders can visit 193 countries with similar ease.

The United States of America ranks seventh. Americans have the advantage of visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 188 countries, demonstrating significant global mobility.

Here's an overview of the top 10 most powerful passports based on the number of destinations offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access:

• France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain
• Finland, South Korea, Sweden
• Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands
• Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, United Kingdom
• Greece, Malta, Switzerland
• Australia, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Poland
• Canada, Hungary, United States
• Estonia, Lithuania
• Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia
• Iceland

Countries Where Indians Can Enter Without a Visa

For Indian passport holders, visa-free travel opens a world of opportunities. The following countries welcome Indians with either no visa requirement or the option to acquire a visa upon arrival:

This information highlights the expanding horizons for Indian passport holders, enabling more manageable and accessible global travel.