India Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The India Passport is currently ranked Number 153T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 48. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of India’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 74 Taxation 20 Perception 30 Dual Citizenship 10 Freedom 30

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Travel Destinations from India ^{50% in total score}

For the India Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned India a Travel Score of 74 which means that India passport holders can enter a total of 74 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in India ^{20% in total score}

For the India Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned India a Taxation Score of 20, meaning that India allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the India Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned India a Perception Score of 30, meaning that India citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the India Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned India a Dual Citizenship Score of 10, meaning that India citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the India Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned India a Freedom Score of 30, meaning that India citizens have intermediate freedom.