The world’s most powerful passports in 2025

Singapore claims the top spot in the Henley Passport Index 2025 with visa-free access to 195 destinations, followed by Japan with 193. Several EU countries, along with South Korea, rank third with 192 destinations. The United States falls to ninth place with 186 destinations. Donald Trump's potential return to the U.S. presidency adds to the political uncertainty impacting passport power.

The world’s most powerful passports in 2025
Singapore claims the top spot in the Henley Passport Index 2025 with visa-free access to 195 destinations, followed by Japan with 193. Several EU countries, along with South Korea, rank third with 192 destinations. The United States falls to ninth place with 186 destinations. Donald Trump's potential return to the U.S. presidency adds to the political uncertainty impacting passport power.