Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:38pm on 19 Feb 2024,Monday India Global
India falls one position to 85th in the Henley Passport Index 2024, surprising given increased visa-free access to 62 countries, up from 60 in 2023. France claims the top spot with passport access to 194 countries. Neighbors Pakistan and Bangladesh secure 106th and 102nd positions, respectively. Notably, Maldives ranks 58th, surpassing India. The Henley Passport Index analyzes 19 years of data, highlighting a global shift. In 2006, people had visa-free access to an average of 58 countries; by 2024, that number nearly doubled to 111 countries, marking significant changes in global mobility.
