UK-based Henley Passport Index has released the list of most powerful passports in the world. According to the July 2024 rankings, Singapore occupies the top spot with its citizens having visa-free entry to 195 countries. It dethroned Japan from the first place, which is now at the second place along with Spain, France, Germany and Italy. The passports of all five countries allow visa-free access to 192 destinations.

India has been ranked at 82nd spot on the global passport index, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.