The world's most powerful passports in 2025, ranked
Briefly

The 2025 Henley Passport Index ranks the most powerful global passports based on visa-free travel access. Singapore leads the index with its passport enabling travel to 193 countries, followed by Japan and South Korea at 190. The US passport is tied for ninth place, allowing access to 183 countries, with some notable limitations requiring visas for countries like China, India, and Venezuela. This ranking reflects global mobility trends and is based on data from the International Air Transport Authority, highlighting the importance of passports in international travel planning.
According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, US passport holders can access 183 countries globally without a visa, placing it in ninth place among world passports.
Singapore has the most powerful passport, allowing holders to travel to 193 countries without first securing a visa, surpassing Japan and South Korea.
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on the number of countries accessible without a visa, providing a measure of global mobility for travelers.
As of March 2025, US citizens planning to visit China, India, or Venezuela must obtain a visa in advance, complicating spring break travel plans.
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