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In the Henley Powerful Passport Index 2024, the Indian passport secured 82nd rank, which allows its holder to travel to as many as 58 countries without a visa.

A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that certifies a person’s identity and nationality for international travel. A passport allows its bearer to enter and temporarily reside in a foreign country, access local aid and protection, and obtain consular assistance from their government.

Notably, the Indian passport is of great value, it enables visa-free access to 58 countries. But do you know there is value to every passport and as many may assume, the United States of America doesn’t have the highest value of passport.

Passports across the world carry different costs associated with them, depending on the country an individual lives in. In April this year, Compare The Market shared data regarding the cost of obtaining a passport, which can vary anywhere between ₹19,000 and ₹1,500. The most expensive passport costs Rs 19,481.75.

A citizen of the United Arab Emirates can obtain the cheapest passport worldwide at cost of ₹1,400.

What is the value of an Indian passport?

One can get Indian passport at a fee of ₹1,524.95 which carries a validity of 10 years. As of April 2024, Indian passport is the second cheapest passport worldwide. Not just this, in terms of ‘cost per year,’ the Indian passport emerged as the best value this year. In the Henley Powerful Passport Index 2024, the Indian passport secured 82nd rank, which allows its holder to travel to as many as 58 countries without a visa.

Furthermore, some European countries like Hungary and Spain in addition to some African nations including Kenya and South Africa provide some of the least expensive passports in the world.

Meanwhile, the fourth-most populous European Union member state, Spain, offers the best-value passport for citizens aged 30 and older. It is one of the most powerful passports in the world, providing visa-free access to 194 countries.

Most expensive passport 

The North American country Mexico, which carries a 10-year passport validity, has the most expensive passport in the world, according to Compare The Market report. It costs around ₹19,481.75, which will remain valid for a period of 10 years. Additionally, Mexico’s six-year passport is the fourth most expensive, while its three-year passport is the ninth most expensive.

Australia, the sixth-largest country in the world, has the second-most expensive passport, costing around ₹19,041 and valid for 10 years. It is followed by the United States of America, which costs ₹13,868 and has the same validity period.