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Henley Passport Index 2025 Singapore Reclaims Title of World's Most Powerful Passport and India Ranks 85th.

International | Dated: 10 Jan 2025

On January 08, 2025, Henley & Partners, based in London (United Kingdom), released the annual Henley Passport Index 2025. According to the index, Singapore has regained its position as the world's most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - India's rank has fallen from 80th position in 2024 to 85th position in 2025 on the Henley Passport Index. The country now offers visa-free access to only 57 destinations, a decline from 62 destinations in 2024.
  • - Japan secured the 2nd rank, providing visa-free access to 193 destinations.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) According to the index, several European Union (EU) member states, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, saw a drop in their ranking from 2nd place in 2024 to 3rd place in 2025.
  • (ii) These EU countries are now ranked alongside Finland and South Korea, each offering visa-free access to 192 destinations worldwide.
  • (iii) The index, created by Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, compares 199 passports and 227 travel destinations annually over the past 19 years, ranking countries based on visa-free access available to holders of that country's passport.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country recently reclaimed the title of the world's most powerful passport according to the Henley Passport Index 2025?

Correct Answer: Singapore

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About Henley & Partners

  • CEO: Dr. Juerg Steffen
  • Headquarters : London