New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- India's passport has risen to the 75th position in the Henley Passport Index for February 2026, up from 85th last year and 80th at the start of 2026, Gulf News reported.

This improvement marks a climb of 10 spots, reflecting enhanced global mobility for Indian citizens, who can now access 56 countries visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival.

Gulf News highlighted that Indian passport holders gained one additional destination in February compared to January's total of 55, with The Gambia being added back to the list.

The January dip to 55 destinations resulted from policy changes in Iran and Bolivia, which removed them from India's visa-free or visa-on-arrival categories. Iran suspended visa-free entry for Indians in N...