10 Strongest Passports In The World, According To The Henley Passport Index 2025
Every year, the Henley Passport Index reveals which passports offer the greatest global mobility. For 2025, the rankings are in—and once again, Asian and European nations dominate the top of the list. The index ranks passports based on how many destinations their holders can access without a prior visa (visa-free or visa-on-arrival). Here’s a look at the 10 most powerful passports in the world this year.
1. Singapore
Visa-Free Access To: 193 countries
Singapore holds the title for the world’s most powerful passport, giving its citizens near-global access without the hassle of visas. Its strategic diplomacy and strong international relations continue to pay off.
2. Japan & South Korea (Tied)
Visa-Free Access To: 190 countries
Japan and South Korea remain strong contenders with widespread mobility. These passports offer seamless entry to most global destinations.
3. Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Finland, Denmark, Ireland (Tied)Visa-Free Access To: 189 countries
These seven European countries share the third spot thanks to the Schengen Area and long-standing diplomatic agreements. Their passports open nearly every major door globally.
4. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden
Visa-Free Access To: 188 countries
These nations share a strong Schengen advantage and global partnerships, making their passports highly desirable.
5. Greece, Switzerland, New Zealand
Visa-Free Access To: 187 countries
While Greece and Switzerland benefit from EU and Schengen treaties, New Zealand’s passport power stems from its strong foreign policy and trade relations.
Singapore is once again the strongest passport in the world
Rounding off the top 10 are traditional travel powerhouses that continue to dominate global mobility.
6. The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom ranks 6th, offering access to 186 visa-free destinations.
7. Australia, Czechia, Hungary, Malta, and Poland
These countries share the spotlight with access to 185 destinations.
8: Canada, Estonia, and United Arab Emirates
The UAE continues to stand out as a major success story in passport strength, climbing an impressive 34 places in the last decade—from 42nd to 8th—now offering visa-free access to 184 countries.
9. Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia
All are tied with access to 183 destinations.
10. The United States of America, Lithuania, IcelandUSA finds itself in 10th place, sharing it with Iceland and Lithuania, with passport holders enjoying visa-free entry to 182 countries.
India Climbs To 77th Place & Other Notable Movements In 2025:Saudi Arabia made the biggest leap, adding four destinations since January, now offering visa-free access to 91 countries.
China has jumped 34 spots since 2015, now at 60th, though still without Schengen access.
Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list, with visa-free access to just 25 destinations.
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