To travel or not to travel? Indian passport's tryst with visas | Explained | BBC News India

Update (19 July 2023): According to the latest Henley Passport Index, India has visa free access to 57 countries around the world. But what does this mean for the world's most populous country and its access to foreign nations? How powerful is the Indian passport? And how easy is it for Indians to travel abroad for vacation, education and employment? This video talks about all of this and more.

Video by Devang Shah

0:05 My family celebrated when I got a US visa
0:18 What is India's passport ranking?
0:23 Henley passport index 2023
0:38 American passports allowed in Panama and Colombia
1:00 US Embassy and consulates have cut back staff
1:28 Problem with foreign policy
1:50 Perceptions of Indians abroad
2:25 Bilateral negotiation and its role
2:35 E-visa in exchange for an e-visa
2:58 Employees working abroad/work visa

Additional footage: Getty Images

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