India slips to 78th position in passport Index, citizens can still travel visa-free to 56 nations

India slipped to the 78th position in Henley's Passport Index in the latest rankings, three places down from the 75th position in February 2026. However, Indians can still travel visa-free to 56 countries, including Thailand, Qatar, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, among others. While a visa on arrival is available for the Maldives, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and other nations.