International, Defence and Summits · 29 July 2026
Henley Passport Index: India Dropped to 81st Spot, Singapore Retained Top Position
Exam-focused facts from the 29 July 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- India slipped to the 81st position in the Henley Passport Index, down from 75th earlier in 2026.
- Indian passport holders now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations.
- Singapore retained the top position with visa-free access to 192 destinations.
- Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates jointly held the second position with access to 188 destinations.
- The United Arab Emirates was the biggest mover, climbing three places since January.
- The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports using IATA data covering 227 travel destinations.