Singapore has been named the country with the most powerful passport in the world for 2025, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.

The index, which ranks global passports based on the number of visa-free destinations they offer, highlights Singapore’s strong international relations and efficient consular services.

This year, Singapore takes the top spot alone, providing its passport holders visa-free access to 195 out of 227 global destinations. This marks a slight improvement of one additional destination compared to the previous year.

The Henley Passport Index, considered the authoritative ranking of passports worldwide, uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and research by Henley & Partners. It measures the travel freedom granted to citizens of each country based on visa-free travel, visa-on-arrival, or similar arrangements.

Japan, which previously shared the top position with Singapore, now ranks second. Japanese passport holders can access 193 destinations without a visa. This change is attributed to evolving visa agreements and diplomatic relations.

A notable development is the inclusion of visa-free travel to China for Japanese citizens, following years of restrictions.

Other Rankings

1. Third place: Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Spain with 192 visa-free destinations.
2. Fourth place: Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, offering access to 191 destinations.
3. Fifth place: Belgium, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom with 190 destinations.
4. Sixth place: Australia and Greece, granting access to 189 destinations.
5. Seventh place: Canada, Malta, and Poland with 188 destinations.
6. Eighth place: Czechia and Hungary with 187 destinations.
7. Ninth place: United States and Estonia with 186 destinations.
8. Tenth place: Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, and the United Arab Emirates, providing access to 185 destinations.

In Southeast Asia, Indonesia ranks 66th, allowing visa-free access to 76 destinations. Neighboring countries show greater global mobility:

• Malaysia: 12th, with 183 visa-free destinations.
• Brunei Darussalam: 20th, with 166 destinations.
• Thailand: 61st, with 82 destinations.
• Philippines: 75th, with 67 destinations.
• Vietnam: 91st, with 51 destinations.