India Drops to 85th in Henley Passport Index, 2025

On 8th January 2025, the Henley Passport Index revealed a five-point drop in India's global passport ranking to 85th, with Singapore topping the list for the second consecutive year.

Key Points

Global Ranking Overview: India ranked 85th in 2025, down from 80th in 2024, while Pakistan and Bangladesh stood at 103rd and 100th, respectively.
Historical Trends: India's lowest rank was 90th in 2021, while its best was 71st in 2006.
Comparative Rankings: The U.S. ranked 9th (down from 7th in 2024), while China rose to 60th from 62nd. Japan held the 2nd position, losing its long-held top spot.
Biggest Movers: Over the last decade, China climbed significantly from 94th to 60th, while the U.S. fell from 2nd to 9th, and the UK dropped from 1st to 5th.
Global Trends: 22 passports fell in rankings over the past decade, with Venezuela and Vanuatu joining the U.S. and UK among the biggest decliners.
Investment Migration: The U.S. led in applications for alternative citizenship, with Americans forming 21% of Henley & Partners’ clients in 2024.
Geopolitical Arbitrage: Investors seek alternative residencies for greater personal, financial, and lifestyle security amidst global volatility.