The highly anticipated Henley Passport Index 2025 has revealed its rankings, revealing the nations whose nationals enjoy the most visa-free travel globally.
Singapore has again become a strong passport, providing visa-free access to a fluctuating 195 locations globally. Japan is nearly following, awarding its nationals visa-free access to 193 nations. Below is a summary of the strongest passports, the most prominent immigrants, and the least strong passports in 2025.
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Top 10 Most Strong Passports In 2025
The Henley Passport Index rates 199 passports by the number of locations they enable visa-free entries to. Below are the top 10:
1. Singapore: 195 Destinations
Singapore reclaims its position as the strongest passport, awarding visa-free entries to 195 destinations and promoting its unmatched global mobility.
2. Japan: 193 Destinations
Japan acquired the second position with entries to 193 destinations, including restoring visa-free trips to China after the COVID-19 limitations were removed.
3. Finland, Spain, France, South Korea, Italy, and Germany: 192 Destinations
Finland, Spain, France, South Korea, Italy, and Germany allocated third positions, boasting powerful global entries to 192 countries, which shows their impact and strength.
4. Austria, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg, Sweden, Netherlands: 191 Destinations
Austria, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg, Sweden, and the Netherlands are rated fourth. These countries demonstrate strong travel liberty, accessing 191 visa-free countries worldwide.
5. New Zealand, Belgium, Portugal, United Kingdom, Switzerland: 190 Destination
New Zealand, Belgium, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland ranked fifth, offering travelers comprehensive mobility to 190 visa-free countries.
6. Austria, Greece: 189 destinations
Austria and Greece acquired the sixth position, pointing out their global relationship and robust diplomatic relations.
7. Canada, Poland, Malta: 188 Destinations
Canada, Malta, and Poland, taking seventh place, maintain their position with access to 188 destinations, underlining their foreign interests.
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8. Czechia, Hungary: 187 Destinations
Czechia and Hungary allocate the eighth position, awarding impressive entry to 187 countries without a visa.
9. Estonia, United States: 186 Destinations
Estonia and the US are rated the ninth, portraying a little refusal but keeping significant global travel liberties.
10. Latvia, United Arab Emirates, Lithuania, Slovenia: 185 Destinations
Lithuania, Latvia, Slovenia, and the UAE complete the top ten, with the United Arab Emirates advancing as the only Arab country in the upper ratings.
The Least Strong Passports In 2025
At the end of the rankings, so many nations battle with restricted mobility:
97. Sudan: 43 Destinations
Sudan’s passport rates are low, with visa-free entry to 43 countries underscoring the nation’s restricted diplomatic reach.
98. Eritrea: 42 Destinations
Eritrea is located at 98th, offering minimal travel privileges because of its isolated diplomatic stance.
99. North Korea: 41 Destinations
North Korea is rated 99th, with limited global mobility related to its political exclusion.
100. Bangladesh, Libya, Palestinian Territory: 40 Destinations
These countries share the 100th position, battling restricted visa-free entry to just 40 countries globally.
Largest Movers On The Index
- China: China elevated from 94th to 60th in 10 years, awarding visa-free access to 58 nations.
- United Arab Emirates: Acquired entry to 72 additional countries in the last 10 years, rising to 10th.
- United States: Dropped from 2nd place to 9th over the past 10 years, reflecting a reduction in global mobility.
- United Kingdom: Went down from 1st place in the last 10 years to 5th, highlighting a significant drop in grace.
The Henley Passport Index highlights differences and prospects in foreign travel as global mobility develops. Travelers should remain informed on visa guidelines to improve their passports.
