The October 2025 edition confirms the continued dominance of several Asian countries, which hold the top spots thanks to their wide access to over 190 visa-free destinations.
Other countries, however, have seen slight declines. This includes some Western powers that have dropped a few places in the ranking due to diplomatic shifts or tighter visa policies. It reflects a broader trend: passport competitiveness is now fluid and closely tied to the quality of each nation’s bilateral relationships. Visanews reported.
According to the official October 2025 ranking, the top 10 passports are:
| Rank | Country | Visa-free destinations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 193 |
| 2 | South Korea | 190 |
| 3 | Japan | 189 |
| 4 | Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland | 188 |
| 5 | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands | 187 |
| 6 | Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden | 186 |
| 7 | Australia, Czech Republic, Malta, Poland | 185 |
| 8 | Croatia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom | 184 |
| 9 | Canada | 183 |
| 10 | Latvia, Liechtenstein |
This ranking confirms Europe’s dominance, with six out of the top ten positions held by European countries. Asia, led by Singapore, South Korea, and Japan, continues to hold a strong lead in global mobility.
The United States, tied at 12th place with Malaysia, now grants visa-free access to 180 destinations, putting it behind most major European countries. By comparison, China ranks 64th with just 82 visa-free destinations.
