The Henley Passport Index 2025, where passports are ranked in order of the destinations that individuals can visit without a visa applied beforehand, provides much can be shown into the freedom of travel in the world. Singapore has regained the leading place, and it provides its residents with the highest number of visa-free access all over the world. Comparatively, the traditional leaders like the United States and the United Kingdom have dropped to historic lows in the ranking. India dropped by five ranks to Rank 85, which means that India has difficulties in engaging in diplomacy and international mobility. These developments highlight how geopolitics in the world has been dynamic and how the strength of passports has become increasingly significant in promoting international travel, trade as well and connectivity.
NO. |
Country |
Rank |
1 |
Singapore |
193 |
2 |
South Korea |
190 |
3 |
Japan |
189 |
4 |
Germany, Italy |
188 |
5 |
Australia, Denmark |
187 |
6 |
Hungary, Norway |
186 |
7 |
Poland Malya |
185 |
8 |
Croatia, Estonia, UK, UAE |
184 |
9 |
Canada |
183 |
10 |
Latvia |
182 |
NO. |
Country |
Rank |
1 |
China |
65 |
2 |
India |
85 |
3 |
Bhutan |
89 |
4 |
Sri Lanka |
96 |
5 |
Nepal |
98 |
6 |
Bangladesh |
103 |
7 |
Pakistan |
106 |
8 |
Afghanistan |
110 |
The Henley Passport Index 2025 indicates the ongoing change in the global mobility patterns, whereby Singapore is regaining the first position on the list of visa-free countries, owing to its good international relationships. In the meantime, India declined to Rank 85, which is an indicator of difficulties in diplomatic accessibility and freedom of traveling. These developments highlight the increasing significance of passport power in international travel, commerce, as well as international connectivity.