Indian passport slips to 78th, but 56 destinations stay visa-free or easy entry Last updated: May 11, 2026 | 19:57 Indian travellers eye 56 visa-free, visa-on-arrival and ETA destinations this May Shutterstock India’s passport has slipped to 78th position in the latest Henley Passport Index, coming just as Eid holiday travel planning gathers pace across India. Despite the slight dip from 75th earlier this year, Indian travellers continue to enjoy access to 56 global destinations through visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival (VOA) and electronic travel authorisation (ETA) routes, keeping short-haul festive getaways firmly within reach this season. Get updated faster and for FREE : Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here . The change is linked to ongoing recalibrations in global visa policies, rather than any major alteration in India’s bilateral travel agreements.…