Henley Passport Index 2022 Flashcards
WHY IN NEWS?
Why in News
India has been ranked 83rd in the most powerful passport report ‘Henley Passport Index 2022’.
India’s passport power has improved this quarter compared to 2021 climbing seven places from 90th rank last year.
The current rankings are for the first quarter of 2022.
Key Points
About the Index:
The Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
Originally created by Dr. Christian H. Kaelin (chairman of Henley & Partners), the ranking is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the world’s largest and most accurate database of travel information.
It was launched in 2006 and includes 199 different passports.
It is updated in real time throughout the year as and when visa policy changes come into effect.
Global Rankings:
Japan and Singapore top the index
Germany and South Korea held onto the joint second spot on the latest ranking, while Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, and Spain shared third place.
Afghanistan and Iraq continue to be in the ‘worst passports to hold’ category.
India’s Performance:
In 2020, India stood at 84 while in 2016, India was ranked 85th along with Mali and Uzbekistan.
India (83rd in 2022) shares the position with Sao Tome and Principe in Central Africa, behind Rwanda and Uganda.
India now has visa-free access to 60 destinations worldwide with Oman and Armenia being the latest additions. India has added 35 more destinations since 2006.
