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India ranks 84th in the Henley Passport Index, October 2026
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India ranks 84th in the Henley Passport Index, October 2026
India stands 84th in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
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The October 2026 Henley Passport Index places India 84th among 199 passports, with Indian passport holders able to access 55 destinations without a prior visa.
The Index is compiled using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
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- Henley Passport Index
- IATA
- visa-free access
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How the exam will ask it
Prelims
- Henley Passport Index, IATA, visa-free access
Mains
Use as an example in GA answers (GS-II: International; indices).
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Answer before you reveal
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports on the basis of data from which organisation?
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
- World Bank
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Answer: A — The correct answer is the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The Henley Passport Index ranks passports by the number of destinations their holders can enter without a prior visa.
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