March 2, 2026
  • The Henley Passport Index, which ranks the world’s most travel-friendly passports, has released its list for 2024.
  • Rankings
  • European nations of France, Germany, Italy and Spain, and Asia’s Japan and Singapore share the number one spot.
  • Finland, Sweden and South Korea shared the second rank, while Austria, Denmark, Ireland and Netherlands occupied the third spot.
  • India, meanwhile, has improved its ranking and moved up to the 80th position from the previous year’s ranking of 84.
    • Those holding an Indian passport have visa-free access to 62 destinations.
  • Ranking lowest on the index are Pakistan (101), Iraq (102), Syria (103) and Afghanistan (104).

ABOUT HPI

  • HPI was released by Henley & Partners, a global leader in residence and citizenship planning.
  • It covers 227 destinations and 199 passports.
  • The rankings are based on data provided by International Air Transport Association.

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