Meanwhile, India's passport has dropped to 85th, permitting visa-free travel to 57 countries.
Henley Passport Index 2025: The Henley Passport Global Ranking Index for 2025 has revealed significant shifts in passport rankings worldwide. Singapore has reclaimed its position as the top 10 strongest passport in the world, allowing its holders visa-free access to 195 destinations. Following closely is Japan, which ranks second with access to 193 destinations. The Henley Passport Index list highlights that India's passport has dropped to 85th place, providing visa-free travel to only 57 countries, a decline from its previous rank of 80th in 2024.
This year's index also identifies the top 10 weakest passports in the world, showcasing the disparity in global mobility. Interestingly, among the 20 most powerful passports, notable mentions exclude the USA, which has fallen to 9th place, while countries like France, Germany, and Italy share the third spot with access to 192 destinations each.
As of January 9, 2025, Singapore has been recognised as the world¨s strongest passport according to the Henley Passport Index. This passport allows its holders visa-free access to 195 destinations out of a total of 227 worldwide.
As of January 9, 2025, Japan ranks as the second strongest passport in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. Japanese passport holders can enjoy visa-free access to 193 destinations, having regained access to China, which had been restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of January 9, 2025, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, along with Finland and South Korea, share the third position in the Henley Passport Index. Holders of these passports can travel visa-free to 192 destinations worldwide.
As of January 9, 2025, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden share the fourth position in the Henley Passport Index. Holders of these passports can travel visa-free to 191 destinations worldwide.
As of January 9, 2025, Belgium, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom share the fifth position in the Henley Passport Index. Holders of these passports can travel visa-free to 190 destinations around the world.
As of January 9, 2025, Australia ranks sixth in the Henley Passport Index, allowing its passport holders visa-free access to 189 destinations worldwide. This ranking shows Australia's strong global mobility, maintaining its position among the top passports despite increasing competition from other nations.
As of January 9, 2025, Canada holds the seventh position in the Henley Passport Index, allowing its passport holders visa-free access to 188 destinations worldwide. This ranking shows Canada's strong global mobility, maintaining its status among the top passports (despite a slight decline from previous years).
As of January 9, 2025, Hungary and Czechia share the eighth position in the Henley Passport Index, with holders of these passports enjoying visa-free access to 187 destinations worldwide.
As of January 9, 2025, the United States is ranked ninth in the Henley Passport Index. This means that US passport holders can travel to 186 countries without needing a visa. This ranking is lower than in previous years, showing that it is becoming harder for U.S. passport holders to travel freely. Canada is ahead at seventh place, allowing access to 188 destinations.
As of January 9, 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks tenth in the Henley Passport Index, allowing its passport holders visa-free access to 185 destinations worldwide.
As of January 9, 2025, India's passport ranks 85th in the Henley Passport Index. This means Indian passport holders can travel to 57 countries without needing a visa, which is an increase from 54 countries last year. However, this ranking is a drop from 80th place in 2024. India's passport strength shows that it still has limited travel options compared to many other countries. For example, Singapore has the strongest passport, allowing access to 195 destinations without a visa.
1. What is the Henley Passport Index?
Answer: The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on how many countries their holders can visit without a visa. It uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and covers 199 passports and 227 destinations.
2. Which country has the most powerful passport in 2025?
Answer: Singapore has the most powerful passport in 2025, allowing visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide.
3. What are the top five passports according to the latest index?
Answer: The top five passports are:
4. How did India's passport rank in 2025?
Answer: India's passport ranked 85th in the Henley Passport Index for 2025, dropping five spots from the previous year. Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to 57 countries.
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