India Ranks 72nd-84th in 2026 Passport Indexes Amid Global Mobility Variations
The 2026 passport rankings show significant variation in travel access worldwide. According to the Henley Passport Index, India ranks 84th with visa-free or simplified entry to 55 destinations, a slight rise from 85th but with fewer accessible countries than before. Meanwhile, the Passport Index by Arton Capital places India at 72nd with access to 70 destinations. The United Arab Emirates leads both indexes, offering access to over 180 countries, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, and several European nations. These rankings highlight disparities in international mobility among different nationalities.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 37/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 14 Oct, 06:35 am. Other outlets followed.