Most powerful passports: Where does India stand?

Most Powerful Passports: France tops the list

As per Henley Passport Index for 2024, France secures the top spot with visa free access to 194 countries

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India slipped one notch down from last year to 85th even as the countries with visa-free access to 62 countries

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Most Powerful Passports: France tops the list

India slipped one notch down from last year to 85th even as the countries with visa-free access to 62 countries

India's Position