Kathmandu, Feb. 13 -- Nepal's passport index score has improved modestly, climbing to 95th place in the latest rankings by the Henley Passport Index released on Thursday. The country had ranked 101st last year and 103rd in 2024, reflecting a gradual upward trend.

According to the index, which measures how many destinations passport holders can access without a prior visa, the Nepali passport now provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 35 destinations.

Within South Asia, the Maldives holds the strongest passport, followed by India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Nepal ranks ahead of Pakistan and Afghanistan but slightly behind other regional peers.

Globally, Singapore retains the top spot as the world's most powerful passport, o...