Indian passports rank 67th in the Henley Passport Index, providing visa-free access to 62 countries, lower than top-ranked Japan & Singapore passports
1st, due to India's lack of visa waiver agreements necessitates passport holders to apply for visas in advance, a time-consuming and costly process.
2nd, its complicated visa application process makes it difficult for passport holders to obtain visas for travel to countries with waiver agreements.
Lastly, lack of advanced security elements in India's passport design increases its vulnerability to counterfeit, lowering its overall strength.
Despite its weaknesses, valuable travel documents, enabling citizens to travel without visas, are increasingly recognized globally.
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