India Passport Index 2026: Passport Ranking and Visa-Free Travel

The India passport ranking explains how the passport performs in the global passport index by combining visa-free access, visa on arrival options and eTA access into the mobility score. On this page, India is shown with a mobility score of 72 and a rank position of 140th, so readers can review its travel reach in a clear comparison format.

The mobility score is based on destinations where India passport holders may travel visa-free, obtain a visa on arrival or use an eTA. The visible count combines 25 visa-free destinations, 42 visa on arrival destinations and 5 eTA destinations, while destinations requiring a visa are listed separately as 126.

Visa-free access means a traveler with a India passport may be able to enter a destination without arranging a visa before departure. The number 25 is useful for ranking analysis, but travelers should still review entry conditions such as passport validity, allowed stay, proof of funds and return ticket requirements before booking.

Visa on arrival destinations are places where eligible India passport holders may apply for entry permission after reaching the border or airport. The count 42 helps explain travel flexibility, but fees, documents, photos, forms and permitted stay can differ by destination.

eTA access refers to destinations that may require an electronic travel authorization rather than a traditional visa. The eTA count for India is 5, and it is treated as part of mobility because the process is usually lighter than a consular visa, although approval remains subject to each destination's rules.

Visa required destinations are places where India passport holders generally need to arrange a visa before travel. The number 126 does not mean travel is impossible; it indicates that more preparation may be needed, including applications, supporting documents and processing time.

Readers can compare India with other countries by looking at the rank, mobility score and the balance between visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required destinations. Passport Reports presents these categories together so the comparison is more useful than a single headline rank.

Before planning a trip, India passport holders should check passport validity, blank page requirements, transit rules, onward ticket rules, health documents and any destination-specific entry form. The passport ranking is a research tool and should be read alongside current travel requirements.

The country profile adds context beyond the ranking by showing population as 1,419,316,933 (2025 est.), official language as Hindi, English, government type as Republic and continent as Asia. These details help readers understand the passport page as a country profile as well as a mobility report.

Travelers can use Passport Reports to understand the broad passport ranking picture for India, including mobility score, visa-free reach, visa on arrival access, eTA options and visa required destinations. It should be used as a starting point for research rather than a replacement for checking current destination rules before departure.