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In terms of overall strength, the Indian passport has seen an improvement compared with last year. (AI image) India’s passport has risen through the ranks, climbing to the 75th position in the world’s most powerful passports list, as per the latest Henley Passport Index data for February 2026. India’s passport ranked at 80th position at…
All those planning a trip to Canada, and have some confusions related to visa, this article might help you a bit. It’s in the context of Indian travellers holding an Indian passport, and who is planning to travel to Canada from India as a tourist. First things first; for them the most crucial thing to…
A passport is more than a booklet. For thousands of Indians, getting a passport is like a dream come true. It is a gateway to opportunity, education and dream travel. To make this possible, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has standardised the passport application process across the country via the Passport Seva Programme. However,…
For Indian travellers, visas often determine not just where you can go, but how easily you can go. So, if any Indian traveller has a valid Japan visa, and is not aware of its true potential, read on to find more. Japan’s move to introduce an eVISA for Indian residents from 1 April 2024 actually…
India has made a slight incremental move up the passport ranking globally in 2026 and thus has more countries that Indians can travel to without a visa or with a visa on arrival. The Henley Passport Index reports that India is now ranked 80th, alongside Algeria, and its citizens can visit 55 countries without a…
Planning to apply for a passport? A number of people still find it a taxing and timetaking task. But getting a passport in India now is easy and has become streamlined in recent years, thanks to more online services and digital document verification via DigiLocker. Then, the country is also set to introduce e-passports which…
International travel, if planned nicely, is easier than you can imagine. And for Indian passport holders, 2026 brings encouraging news for those planning overseas trips without the paperwork stress. Several destinations now allow Indians to enter without a visa, though some may require a simple online form or pre-arrival declaration. If you also belong to…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he holds only American passport, and plans to live and die in the US. Musk’s statement was shared by X (formerly Twitter) user DogeDesigner who quoted the tech billionaire as saying: “I hold one passport now & forever: America. I will live & die here. Or Mars (part of…
Donald Trump has appointed Mora Namdar as Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, placing her in charge of US passport issuance and visa approvals. The role gives Namdar significant authority over who is allowed to enter or remain in the United States, at a time when immigration and travel rules are again a central…
Why you can’t smile in your passport photo usually hits you at the worst moment. You are already sitting in that stiff chair, lights in your face, and someone suddenly says, “No smile.” It feels odd. Almost rude. Smiling is how people look normal. Friendly. Like themselves.But a passport photo is not meant to show…
