Travel Hierarchy: The Best and Worst Passports of 2025

Jan 12, 2025 Komal Das

Singapore: Holds the top position with visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations

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Japan: Ranked second, offering visa-free access to 192 destinations

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Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Spain: These countries share the third spot, each providing visa-free access to 192 destinations

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Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden: All occupy the fourth position with access to 191 destinations

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Belgium, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Portugal, and Switzerland: These nations are jointly ranked fifth, each allowing visa-free travel to 190 destinations

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India is ranked 85th, granting its passport holders visa-free access to 57 countries worldwide

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Afghanistan: Positioned at 106th, it has the least powerful passport with visa-free access to only 26 destinations

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Syria and Iraq: Ranked 105th and 104th respectively

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Yemen and Pakistan: Both share the 103rd spot

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Somalia: Placed at 102nd position

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