10 countries that have improved their ranking in Henley Passport Index 2025

Hitesh Rattan

United Arab Emirates (UAE): 8th Rank

UAE has jumped 34 places over the last decade and now ranks 8th globally equipped with visa-free or visa-on-arrival facilities to 184 countries.

China: 58th Rank

‘The land of dragons rose’ 34 spots in the last decade and now ranks 60th with access to 85 destinations worldwide.

India: 77th Rank

India has jumped 8 places this year, from 85th in the list to 77th along with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations.

Saudi Arabia: 48th Rank

The middle eastern nation has gained access to 4 new countries this year.

South Africa: 48th Rank

The nation has regained its rank after a decade, with access to 106 destinations.

Indonesia: 66th Rank

The nation has improved its ranking by more bilateral and regional agreements also equipped with greater visa-free access and 74 visa free destinations.

Malaysia: 11th Rank

The nation has climbed upward among the Asian nations along with better visa exemption offers with 181 visa free destinations.

Philippines: 69th Rank

The Republic of Philippines has increased visa-free destinations, including new access for the Indian passport holders with 166 additional destinations.

Maldives: 53rd Rank

The Maldives Islands has increased its ranking from 57th rank, because of expanded visa-free travel options.

Thailand: 59th Rank

The ‘Land of Smiles’ has enhanced diplomatic relations with a considerable visa-free or Visa-on-arrival access to 82 destinations.