Top 10 best passports in the world in 2025: Where does the Indian passport stand?
Discover the top 10 best passports in the world for 2025 according to the Henley Passport Index. Learn where the Indian passport ranks after its significant rise, and explore how Asia and Europe dominate global travel freedom with visa-free access to the most countries.
The Henley Passport Index 2025, released on July 22, ranks 199 passports based on visa-free and visa-on-arrival access, reflecting global mobility and diplomatic influence. India made the most significant rise, climbing from 85th to 77th, gaining access to 59 countries without prior visas. (Image: Canva)
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While Europe dominates the top ranks, Asia’s influence grows, with three nations leading the index. This shift highlights changing global dynamics in travel freedom and diplomacy. The top 10 passports represent a balance of political stability, economic power, and international cooperation in today’s interconnected world. Let's take a look at the top 10 best passports in the world in 2025: (Image: Canva)
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1. Singapore | Visa-free score: 193 Singapore holds the top spot globally, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations—thanks to its robust diplomacy, strong economy, and international partnerships. Singapore retains its top position globally, offering visa-free entry to 193 destinations—highlighting Asia’s growing dominance in international travel mobility. (Image: Canva)
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2. Japan & South Korea | Visa-free score: 190 Tied for second place, Japan and South Korea grant visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 190 destinations. Their high rankings reflect decades of strategic diplomacy, global economic strength, advanced infrastructure, and strong bilateral relations, earning them widespread international trust and travel freedom. (Image: Canva)
3. Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain | Visa-free score: 189 These seven European Union nations share the third spot, offering access to 189 destinations without prior visas. Their high ranking highlights the EU’s unified visa policies, strong global partnerships, and long-standing political stability, which continue to support seamless international mobility for their citizens. (Image: Canva)
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4. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden | Visa-free score: 188 Ranked fourth, these countries offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 188 destinations. Their high ranking is driven by strong economies, low corruption levels, and active participation in global and regional alliances, reinforcing their credibility and influence in international diplomacy and travel. (Image: Canva)
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5. Greece, New Zealand, Switzerland | Visa-free score: 187 Tied for fifth place, these nations offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 187 destinations. Their ranking reflects a mix of diplomatic neutrality (especially Switzerland), political stability, and consistently high scores on global indices for governance, safety, and human development—making their passports widely respected. (Image: Canva)
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6. United Kingdom | Visa-free score: 186 The UK ranks sixth with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 186 countries. Despite a slight decline in ranking following Brexit, the UK maintains significant global influence due to its historical ties, strong diplomatic networks, and continued economic partnerships worldwide. (Image: Canva)
7. Australia, Czechia, Hungary, Malta, Poland | Visa-free score: 185 Sharing the seventh rank, these countries provide access to 185 destinations. EU members like Czechia, Hungary, Malta, and Poland benefit from Schengen agreements and rising diplomatic clout, while Australia’s strong global alliances and travel-friendly policies ensure continued high mobility for its citizens. (Image: Canva)
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8. Canada, Estonia, United Arab Emirates | Visa-free score: 184 These three nations, ranked eighth, offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 184 destinations. Canada continues to rank high due to its global goodwill and strong international relations. Estonia benefits from EU membership and digital diplomacy, while the UAE has rapidly expanded its global partnerships, especially across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. (Image: Canva)
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9. Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia | Visa-free score: 183 Ranked ninth, these four Central and Eastern European countries offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 183 destinations. Their improving global ties, EU membership, and growing economic stability have bolstered international trust, expanding their global mobility and travel opportunities. (Image: Canva)
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10. Iceland, Lithuania, United States | Visa-free score: 182 These countries provide access to 182 destinations. While Iceland and Lithuania benefit from EU mobility and diplomatic alignment, the U.S. retains a top-10 position due to its economic influence—despite tighter immigration scrutiny in recent years. (Image: Canva)
Priyanka Roshan With over eight years in multimedia journalism, is passionate about storytelling—both visual and textual—across travel, jobs, business, markets, politics, and daily news. From crafting engaging articles to producing compelling videos, she blends creativity with strategy to bring stories to life. With a strong foundation in SEO, and video production she ensures content not only informs but also resonates with audiences.
