2026 Global Passport Index published on July 5, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 7 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India ranked 125th out of 197 countries in the 2026 Global Passport Index (GPI), published by Global Citizen Solutions.
India's overall score improved to 45.1, marking its highest level in five years, having risen from 127th place in 2021.
Indian passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 26 destinations, including Bhutan, Nepal, Jamaica, Macau, Palestine, Tunisia, Angola and Barbados.
India's rankings across the index's three pillars are 136th in Enhanced Mobility, 118th in Quality of Living, and 94th in the Investment Index.
Sweden secured the first position in the 2026 rankings, while Afghanistan was ranked last.