India, July 23 -- India has made a huge jump in the recently released Henley Passport Index 2025, climbing eight spots. The Indian passport is now eligible for visa-free travel to 59 countries.

The countries on the list are sorted by the number of destinations their holders can enter without a prior visa.

According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Indian passport is now 77th in the world in terms of travel access, climbing from 85 in 2024. Last year, the country fell five places in the index as visa-free access was allowed in 57 countries.

India gained two new destinations for visa-free travel in that period, including the Philippines.

As of July 2025, India has visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations worldwide. M...