New Delhi, May 6 -- Being able to fly to a country without the hassle of applying for a visa is a luxury that travellers around the world aspire to. With visa procedures often involving extensive documentation, long queues, and unpredictable processing times, having a passport that grants visa-free entry is a major advantage. Unfortunately for Indian travellers, that privilege continues to remain limited - and this year, it has slipped a little further.

According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, India's passport now ranks 81st, a slight decline from the 80th position in 2024. This ranking reflects the number of destinations Indian citizens can travel to without requiring a visa beforehand. The lower the ranking, the fewer the travel fr...