India has actually dropped one placement from in 2014 in the just recently launched Henley Passport Index for 2024. The Indian key ranks 85th on the checklist while France has obtained the top setting, reported India Today.
The Henley Key Index rates nations on the basis of the toughness of their passports. France has actually secured the leading placement as its passport grants visa-free accessibility to 194 nations.
Nonetheless, Indian ticket’s decline has actually come as a surprise provided the fact that visa-free accessibility to countries for Indians has actually boosted over the in 2015. In 2024, Indian key owners can travel visa-free to 62 nations as compared to 60 countries in 2023.
When it comes to India’s neighbours, Pakistan has obtained the 106th place, similar to last year, while Bangladesh has actually slipped from 101st to 102nd placement.
Remarkably, Maldives has actually got a much better ranking than India, safeguarding the 58th location as Maldivian passport holders enjoy visa-free traveling to 96 nations.
Exactly How Henley Ticket Index develops the positions
The Henley Ticket Index generates the positions from analysis of information covering the past 19 years, based on the International Air Transportation Association’s (IATA) specialized information, covering 199 various keys and 227 travel locations worldwide. The Index is updated monthly.
According to the Henley Key Index, in 2006, individuals might take a trip visa-free to approximately 58 countries. However after virtually 18 years in 2024, that number has actually nearly increased to 111 countries.