Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index for the first half of 2025. According to the rankings, Singapore’s passport has emerged as the most powerful in the world, allowing holders to travel visa-free to 195 countries. Japan is in second place, with Japanese passport holders gaining visa-free access to 193 countries. India ranks 85th on the list, while Pakistan has dropped to the 103rd position, making it one of the weakest passports in the world.
Henley Passport Index: Top 5 Countries
| Rank | Country | Number of free visa countries |
| 1 | Singapore | 195 |
| 2 | Japan | 193 |
| 3 | South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland | 192 |
| 4 | Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands | 191 |
| 5 | Belgium, Portugal, Sweetzerland, Newzealand, United Kingdom | 190 |
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Singapore has surpassed Japan this year, which previously held the top spot. South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Finland share the third position.
India’s Position
India’s passport ranks 85th, allowing holders visa-free access to 57 countries. However, this is a drop of 5 positions compared to last year.
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Visa-free countries for Indian passport holders
- Mauritius
- Maldives
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Indonesia
Although India’s ranking has dropped, but it remains far better than Pakistan’s.
Pakistan’s Weak Performance
Pakistan’s passport ranks 103rd, making it one of the weakest in the world. Passport holders can travel visa-free to only 33 countries.
| Rank | Country | Number of visa free countries |
| 102 | Somalia | 34 |
| 103 | Pakistan | 33 |
| 104 | Iraq | 30 |
| 105 | Syria | 29 |
| 106 | Afganistan | 27 |
The US and Other Countries
The United States, once a top contender, has dropped to 9th position this year.
| Rank | Country | Number of visa free countries |
| 7 | Canada, Malta, Poland | 188 |
| 8 | Australia, Greece | 187 |
| 9 | United States | 186 |
The Henley Passport Index 2025 highlights how a country’s political stability, economic condition, and international relations impact its passport ranking. While Singapore and Japan have maintained top spots, India needs to improve its global strength. Countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Syria continue to have some of the weakest passports, reflecting their internal and external challenges.
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