India slips 5 spots to 85th in global passport ranking

01 November, 2025, 02:25 pm

Last modified: 01 November, 2025, 02:27 pm

India slips 5 spots to 85th in global passport ranking

01 November, 2025, 02:25 pm

Last modified: 01 November, 2025, 02:27 pm

India's passport has become weaker in 2025, dropping five places to 85th in the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking shows smaller economies like Rwanda, Ghana and Azerbaijan now rank higher than India.

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