Most Powerful Passports in the World – 2026 Henley Passport Index

Every year, Henley & Partners publish a Passport Index that ranks all of the world's passports according to the number of countries to which their holders can travel without a visa. Before releasing the list, they also use data from the International Air Transport Association.

Updated On - 09 Feb 2026
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India ranked in the 81st position on the Henley Passport Index 2025 with visa-free access to 58 countries. 

Top 10 Most Powerful Passports in 2025

Given below is a list of the top ten countries with the strongest passports in 2025 that get visa-free access: 

Rank 

Countries 

Visa-Free Score 

Singapore 

193 

JapanSouth Korea 

190 

Denmark FinlandFranceGermanyIrelandItalySpain 

189 

AustriaBelgiumLuxembourgNetherlandsNorwayPortugalSedan 

188 

Greece New ZealandSwitzerland 

187 

AustraliaUnited Kingdom 

186 

CanadaCzechiaHungaryMaltaPoland 

185 

EstoniaUnited Arab Emirates 

184 

CroatiaLatviaSlovakiaSloveniaUnited States 

183 

10 

IcelandLithuania 

182 

FAQs on Most Powerful Passports in the World

  • Which country has the least powerful passport in 2025?

    According to the Henely Passport Index 2025, Afghanistan has the least powerful passport with access to 25 visa-free countries. 

  • Where can I check the full list of Passport Ranking 2025?

    You need to visit the official website of Henley & Partners- Henley Global in order to check the full passport ranking list for 2025. 

  • Which country ranks highest in the Henley Passport Index 2025?

    In 2025, Singapore has the strongest passport with access to visit 193 countries without a visa. 

  • How do passports rank through Henley Passport Index?

    Passport rankings are based on the number of destinations that are accessible for visa-free travel. It also includes visa-on-arrival and electronic travel authorities (ETAs). 

  • How many countries can Indian passport holders visit without a visa?

    As per the Henley Passport Index 2025, Indian passport holders can travel 58 countries without any visa. 

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