The latest Global Passport Index 2026 has been released, placing India at 125th globally. Unlike traditional passport rankings that mainly assess visa-free travel, the index measures a passport’s overall value by considering factors such as global mobility, investment opportunities, and quality of life. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest rankings.
India Placed 125th In Global Passport Index 2026
India has been ranked 125th in the fifth edition of the Global Passport Index (GPI), slipping one place from 124th in 2025. According to a report by Hindustan Times, over the past five years, however, the Indian passport has improved by two positions, rising from 127th in 2021.
The latest index ranks 197 countries based on a composite score that considers factors beyond visa-free travel, including global mobility, investment opportunities, and quality of life. India’s composite score reached a five-year high of 45.1, despite the slight drop in its overall ranking.
The ranking comes after the Indian passport also slipped in the latest Henley Passport Index, where it is placed around 80th. The Global Passport Index uses a broader methodology, resulting in a comparatively lower ranking for India.
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Top 10 Strongest Passports In The World
Compiled by Global Citizen Solutions, the Global Passport Index is a comprehensive ranking that goes beyond visa-free travel. It evaluates a passport’s overall value based on factors such as global mobility, investment opportunities, and quality of life. In its fifth edition, India recorded a five-year high composite score of 45.1 but ranked 125th overall.
The index is based on three key pillars: Enhanced Mobility (50%), Investment (25%), and Quality of Life (25%), which are assessed using 14 different indicators.
European countries dominated the rankings, occupying nine of the top 10 spots. Here’s a look at the list:
1. Sweden
2. Switzerland
3. Finland
4. Germany
5. The Netherlands
5. Denmark
7. Ireland
8. United Kingdom
9. Norway
10. Singapore
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What is the Global Passport Index?
The Global Passport Index (GPI) is an annual ranking by Global Citizen Solutions that evaluates the overall value of passports using factors such as mobility, investment opportunities, and quality of life.