Top 10 Passports for Visa-Free Travel – Global Rankings 2025

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Global Passport Rankings 2025

The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports based on how many destinations they allow visa-free or visa-on-arrival access. It uses official IATA data, making it the most trusted global passport strength list.

US, Iceland and Lithuania Complete the Top 10

Tied at the tenth rank, the United States, Iceland, and Lithuania offer their citizens access to 182 destinations without needing a prior visa.

Statue of Liberty, the US Shutterstock

Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia and Slovenia See Steady Growth

With access to 183 destinations, Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia, and Slovenia share the ninth position among the world’s most travel-friendly passports.

Soteska Vintgar, Slovenia

Canada, UAE, Estonia Expand Reach

Canada, the UAE, and Estonia ranked eighth, with access to 184 locations which demonstrates their developing worldwide alliances.

Australia, Malta, Poland, Hungary and Czechia at Seventh

Sharing the seventh rank, Australia, Malta, Poland, Hungary, and Czechia allow visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 185 destinations.

Sydeny Opera House

United Kingdom Retains Its Position

The UK remains at the sixth position, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 186 countries for its citizens.

Greece, New Zealand and Switzerland Offer Broad Access

Ranked fifth, Greece, New Zealand, and Switzerland enable travel to 187 destinations without advance visa requirements.

Seven Nations Finished at fourth Rank

With access to 188 destinations, Sweden, Austria, Portugal, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands share the fourth rank in the 2025 passport strength list.

St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria.

European Nations Share the Third Rank

Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, and Spain hold the third spot, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 189 destinations in the 2025 Henley Passport Index.

Eiffel Tower,France

Japan and South Korea in the Top Tier

Ranked second globally, Japan and South Korea provide access to 190 destinations, maintaining their strong global travel status.

Himeji Castel,Japan

Singapore Leads the World

According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, Singapore has the most visa-free or visa-on-arrival access of any passport, with 193 destinations.

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

India’s Passport Ranking 2025

India moved up from 85th to 77th in 2025, with visa-free access to 59 countries which shows consistent progress by adding only two new destinations.

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