Hyderabad, July 25 -- India has jumped eight spots in the Henley Passport Index's mid-year update as the list of countries offering visa-free-entry to Indians in 2025 has expanded.

According to the UK-based Henley Passport Index, a global ranking of countries based on the travel freedom allowed by their ordinary passports for citizens, 59 countries now offer visa-free-entry to Indians.

Indian passport ranking

It ranks 77th in the Henley Passport Index's mid-year update. Earlier this year, the rank was 85th.

Singapore retained its position at the top of the index, with visa-free access to 193 out of 227 destinations. Japan and South Korea followed closely with 190 destinations.

Seven EU countries, including France, Germany, and Italy,...