Vlogger Slams Indian Passport in Viral Video: ‘Everywhere They Deny Entry’
Vlogger Slams Indian Passport in Viral Video: ‘Everywhere They Deny Entry’
Viral video sparks debate as Indian citizen denied entry despite solid credentials
In a video that has now gone viral with over 7 million views, an Indian travel vlogger has candidly highlighted the difficulties faced by Indian passport holders when travelling internationally. Posting under the Instagram handle On Road Indian, the content creator shared his deep frustration at being repeatedly subjected to scrutiny, visa rejections, and even outright denial of entry, despite having a strong travel history and the means to travel.
“This thing that I have, it has no value,” he says in Hindi, holding up his Indian passport — a symbol of identity that, for him, has become a roadblock.
He further says that, “Don’t get happy thinking of Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka. Our passport is of no use in difficult countries.” He supported his statement with a personal anecdote, mentioning that he was once refused entry into Jordan. A moment that left him disillusioned. “Jordan ne Indian passport dekh ke entry deny kar diya (Jordan denied me entry after seeing my Indian passport),” he revealed. He also pointed out that countries like Egypt now demand invitation letters, and that even China only permits 24-hour visa-free transit for Indians, whereas other nationals get up to 10 days.
This personal account comes amid India’s slipping position in global passport rankings. According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, India’s passport has fallen five spots, now ranking 85th, reflecting the declining travel freedom for Indian citizens.
“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 lamented.
The video has sparked a heated conversation online, with many echoing his sentiment while others pointed to geopolitical and diplomatic factors behind such restrictions. Regardless, his story has struck a chord with millions of Indians who have faced similar frustrations, turning his personal disappointment into a collective reflection on global inequality in mobility rights.
