3 weeks Ago By Mashable News Staff
A travel vlogger’s candid rant about the challenges of traveling with an Indian passport is going viral on social media. In the video shared on Instagram, the content creator going by the name ' On Road Indian ' expressed dismay over the limited global access afforded by the Indian passport, recounting personal experiences of visa denials and distrust abroad. "This thing that I have, it has no value," the vlogger said in Hindi, holding up his Indian passport.
According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, India’s passport ranking slipped five places this year, dropping from 80th to 85th among the world’s most powerful passports. A post shared by On Road Indian || Travel Vlogger (@onroadindian) The vlogger dismissed the notion that access to popular destinations like Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka is enough. "Don’t get happy thinking of Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka.
Our passport is of no use in difficult countries," he said, pointing out the challenges of traveling to nations with stricter immigration policies. ALSO SEE: ‘Worst Thing With Trains In India Is..
.’ French Vlogger Shares 46 Hour Of Desi Railway Experience; Internet Relates "Har jagah entry denied (entry is denied everywhere). A lot of countries are dropping visa-free and visa-on-arrival facilities for us," he lamented.
"I have money. I have all the documents. My travel history is great.
And yet, when they see my passport, they check me. Sometimes they deny entry," he further said. The video sparked widespread discussion as many agreed with the vlogger.
"Bitter truth! Finally, someone who acknowledged the challenges Indian passport holders face with global mobility," one Instagram user commented on his post. At the same time, few others countered saying they never faced issues with their passports while travelling aborad. The video has garnered nearly eight million views in two days with thousands of comments.
"As an INDIAN i have never experienced these rejections before, so i’m out (sic)," another wrote. ALSO SEE: African Local Harasses Indian Vlogger, Demands Documents For Recording Videos; Watch.
