Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Singapore, Japan, and S. Korea Dominate Henley Passport Index
Imagine a list that ranks passports based on how easily you can travel.
The Henley Passport Index does just that, showing which passports let you go to the most places without needing a visa.
Singapore's passport is at the top, meaning its citizens can visit 193 countries easily.
Japan and South Korea share the second spot, with access to 190 countries.
This ranking is based on data about visa requirements around the world.
The index is updated regularly to show how easy it is to travel with different passports.
Henley Passport Index ranks global passports based on visa-free access.
Singapore has the world's strongest passport, allowing access to 193 countries.
Japan and South Korea share the second spot, with access to 190 countries.
The index is compiled using data from the International Air Transport Association.
India moved up to 77th place in the latest ranking.
- Who
- The Henley Passport Index ranks passports.
- What
- The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on visa-free access.
- When
- The ranking is updated regularly.
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on countries and their visa policies.
- Why
- To show which passports offer the most hassle-free global travel access.
- Index Purpose
- Ranks passports by visa-free access
- Data Source
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Top Ranked Country
- Singapore
- Singapore Access
- 193 countries visa-free or visa on arrival
- Second Ranked Countries
- Japan and South Korea
- Japan/South Korea Access
- 190 countries visa-free or visa on arrival