Which of the following statements regarding the Henley Passport Index 2026 is/are correct?
1. The rankings are based exclusively on data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
2. India climbed five spots to rank 80th, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations.

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Accepted Answer

C) Both 1 and 2 — Both statements are correct. The Henley Passport Index utilizes exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to rank passports. In the 2026 edition, India successfully climbed five places to the 80th rank, granting its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 55 destinations.

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