These are the world's most powerful passports in 2025

In 2025, the Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports by visa-free travel destinations. Singapore leads with access to 195 destinations, surpassing Japan at 193. The US passport ranks 9th, having dropped seven places over the past decade.

What is the Henley Passport Index based on?

• The number of countries a passport holder can visit without a visa

• The economic strength of the passport's country

• The number of languages spoken in the passport's country

• The population size of the passport's country

Which country holds the top spot in the Henley Passport Index for 2025?

• Singapore

• United States

• Germany

• Japan

How many destinations can Singapore passport holders travel to without a prior visa?

• 190

• 200

• 195

• 193

Which country is in second place in the Henley Passport Index for 2025?

• United States

• Japan

• United Kingdom

• Germany

By how many places has the US passport fallen in the rankings over the last decade?

• Five

• Seven

• Three

• Ten