Indian passports are WEAKEST in the world

The Reality of Passport Rankings and Visa Discrimination

India is becoming a prominent player in geopolitics, but the discrimination against Indians based on their passport still exists. In terms of the world’s strongest passports, India is ranked 82nd. Why does the world hate the Indian passport? How is it decided which passport is weak or strong, and what difference does it make to us?

Chapter One: Feeling of Slavery

In the British times, there used to be a sign in front of hotels that said “Dogs and Indians Not Allowed.” This is just one example of how Indians were considered inferior during the colonial era. Today, if an Indian wants to apply for a visa to any developed country, they face long queues and endless personal inquiries. Despite giving money, Indians are often treated like beggars. The truth is that opportunities are decided by a lottery that occurs before birth, and this is called the ovarian lottery. Which country you are born in and the color of your skin can decide your future in the 21st century.

Chapter Two: The Truth About Passport Rankings

Passport rankings are determined by how many countries give a passport holder visa-free entry. The Henley & Partners consultancy has been carrying out these rankings for the past 18 years. In the first quarter of 2023, India’s ranking was 82, with visa-free entry to 60 countries. Singapore and Japan are at number one with permission to travel visa-free in 193 countries. The passports of all BRICS nations are stronger than Indian passports. Visa discrimination is determined by a country’s economy, diplomacy, and stability.

Chapter Three: Visa Discrimination

Visa discrimination is the 21st century’s version of discrimination, where one country decides if people from a particular country are fine or problematic. The decision is based on a country’s economy, diplomacy, and stability. India’s fragility score puts it in a warning zone, implying that there could be a civil war in India anytime.

Chapter Four: What Can We Do?

The government can improve India’s passport score, but we also need to change our branding. We need to ask the right questions and find solutions at our level.

India is not a country of poverty, but a country with the third most billionaires in the world. The country needs to remind the world of this fact, and one way to do this is through tourism. In 2020, Indian people spent $12.7 billion on tourism, and this number will continue to increase as more people travel. Despite the global recession, India is a safe place to avoid it. The country should negotiate with Asian countries, such as Vietnam, to improve its passport ranking. The Indian government should focus on making the passport stronger and demanding visa on arrival or visa-free travel for countries with which it has good relations.

Improving the Indian Passport

To improve the passport ranking, India can learn from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which went from being ranked 61 in 2006 to 13th in 2023. One of the reasons for India’s weak passport is the tedious visa process, which also affects the tourism sector. The government should establish a task force to focus on improving the passport ranking through negotiation and attention.

Rebranding India

Rebranding India needs to happen at both the government and individual levels. Indians who travel abroad need to behave responsibly as they represent the country. Bad habits, such as littering, breaking lines, and talking loudly, reflect poorly on India. The country needs to improve to come before the world as an equal.

Conclusion

If Indians want to reform the country and come before the world as equals, they need to improve themselves. The country’s problems are everyone’s responsibility, and finding solutions to them is also everyone’s responsibility.