The latest Henley Passport Index for July to December 2025 has ranked Singapore’s passport as the world’s most powerful. Singaporean passport holders can travel visa-free to 193 countries worldwide. Following closely, Japan and South Korea jointly hold the second spot, offering visa-free access to 190 countries each.
Sharing the third position are six European countries: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain, whose passports provide visa-free entry to 189 countries. Belgium, Austria, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden are fourth, allowing travel to 188 countries without a visa. Greece, New Zealand, and Switzerland rank fifth with visa-free access to 187 countries.
The United States, once considered the world’s most powerful passport, has dropped to tenth place for the first time in 20 years. This ranking reflects changes in global travel freedom and visa policies. The index focuses on ease of travel and the number of countries accessible without prior visas.
Among countries with significant improvement, the United Arab Emirates has climbed 34 places over the last decade, now standing at eighth position. China also rose 34 places to 60th, showing a notable rise in travel freedom.
Pakistan’s passport ranks 96th, tied with Somalia and Yemen, granting visa-free access to only 32 countries. It is among the world’s weakest passports, ranking just above Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Neighboring countries like Nepal and Libya hold slightly better positions, but Pakistan remains near the bottom, reflecting limited travel freedom for its citizens.