The index, which ranks 199 passports based on how many of 227 destinations they offer visa-free access to, has placed the US passport in ninth place, slipping from the top spot in 2014. Stemming from data provided by the International Air Transport Authority and updated using internal research and open-source online data,

In a surprising twist, traditionally powerful countries like the United States and the United Kingdom have slipped down the rankings.

Singapore has consistently ranked in the top two and has remained amongst the top ten for over two decades, according to data from Henley Global.

A Singapore passport has been ranked as the world’s most powerful in 2025, while the U.S. passport lost some of its travel power, according to data from migration advisory firm Henley & Partners.

Japan follows closely in second place, while Afghanistan has the least powerful passport. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Whether it's jetting off for a trip across the globe or a short getaway nearby, Singaporeans enjoy the luxury of travelling without much worry about getting a visa, thanks to the strength of our passport.

The Henley & Partners Passport Index is the original and most authoritative ranking regarding the strengths of the world's passports and the number of destinations holders can go to without a prior visa.

Across Africa, many countries face the challenge of holding passports that rank low on global mobility indexes. Somalia has the least powerful passport in Africa, allowing access to only 35 countries and ranking 102nd globally.