India Ranks Between 72nd and 84th in 2026 Global Passport Indexes
The 2026 passport rankings show India placed between 72nd and 84th, depending on the index, with Indian passport holders able to travel visa-free to 55-70 destinations. The Henley Passport Index ranks India 84th with access to 55 visa-free destinations, down from 57 last year, while the Arton Capital Passport Index places India 72nd with a mobility score of 70. The UAE leads globally, followed by Singapore and Malaysia. Visa requirements vary widely, affecting travel ease for Indian citizens.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 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 (50/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: news18, timesnow, firstpost, economictimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
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.