25.07.2025 18:37
The 2025 Global Passport Index published by Henley & Partners ranks the visa-free travel freedom offered to citizens by countries. This year's list shows significant changes. The index is considered one of the most prestigious passport rankings in the world.
One of the most prestigious passport rankings in the world, the Henley & Partners 2025 Global Passport Index has been published. This year's list, determined by the visa-free travel freedom offered to citizens by countries, has notable changes.
SINGAPORE AGAIN AT THE TOP
The first place on the list has not changed: Holders of Singaporean passports can travel visa-free to 193 countries. South Korea and Japan are in second place with visa-free access to 190 countries.
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES SHARE THIRD PLACE
Countries such as Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain, which grant visa-free entry to 189 countries, have come together in third place.
DECLINE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Once highlighted as the world's strongest passport, the United Kingdom has fallen to sixth place this year, providing visa-free access to 186 countries. Canada, Estonia, and the United Arab Emirates have maintained their positions in the top 10.
TURKEY IN 46TH PLACE
According to the latest data from Henley & Partners, Turkey has increased its passport power compared to the previous year, rising to 46th place. Turkish citizens can currently enter 118 countries visa-free, with visa on arrival, or online visa.
However, the index evaluates not only the number of visa-free countries but also the international prestige and influence of the passport. In this context, Turkey's overall ranking has been recorded as 89th place.
THE GOAL OF VISA-FREE TRAVEL CONTINUES
One of the prominent topics in Turkish foreign policy in recent years, visa-free travel agreements have also reflected in the 2025 table. Turkey, especially through mutual agreements with Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions, has offered its citizens the right to free movement in a wider geography.
Experts emphasize that possible visa facilitation negotiations with the European Union in the upcoming period could further elevate Turkey's position in the index.