Tourism is a major contributor to the global economy, and to highlight its importance, World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on September 27th.
For travel lovers who often worry about visa issues, here’s good news: According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Indian passport ranks 81st in the world. This means Indians can travel to 57 countries without a visa.
What Is the Henley Passport Index?
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports worldwide based on their strength—the number of countries one can visit without a visa. The more destinations accessible without a visa, the more powerful the passport.
Passport strength usually depends on:
Visa-Free Access: Entry into a country without applying for a visa in advance.
Visa-on-Arrival: No pre-approval required; visa is granted at the airport or border.
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): A quick online approval process that replaces lengthy visa applications.
Countries with strong international ties, political stability, and economic influence generally have more powerful passports.
57 Countries Indians Can Travel Visa-Free
Here’s the list of countries where Indian passport holders can travel without a prior visa:
Angola, Barbados, Bhutan, Bolivia, British Virgin Islands, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Dominica, Ethiopia, Fiji, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Macao (SAR of China), Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niue, Palau Islands, Qatar, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe.
Things to Remember Before Traveling
Visa-free access often has a time limit (e.g., 30 or 90 days).
Rules may change, so always confirm with the official embassy or website of the destination country.
Travelers may still need to show:
A valid passport
Return flight ticket
Hotel booking details
Proof of sufficient funds.
