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Henley Passport Index
American passport climbs to 11th in Henley ranking, less powerful than Malaysia's

American passport climbs to 11th in Henley ranking, less powerful than Malaysia's

The U.S. passport has risen one place to 11th in the latest Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free access to 180 of 227 destinations worldwide, but it remains less powerful than Malaysia's passport.
Vietnam's passport rises to 90th on global ranking

Vietnam's passport rises to 90th on global ranking

Malaysian passport is now as powerful as American

Malaysian passport is now as powerful as American

Vietnam's passport drops to 92nd on global ranking

Vietnam's passport drops to 92nd on global ranking

Vietnam's passport has slipped four places from last month to 92nd, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index's October ranking.
October 15, 2025 | 06:37 pm PT
Japan's passport no longer world's 2nd most powerful

Japan's passport no longer world's 2nd most powerful

The Japanese passport has dropped to the third spot in the latest Henley Passport Index, trailing behind Singapore and South Korea.
September 14, 2025 | 11:28 pm PT
Vietnam's passport drops 4 places on global ranking

Vietnam's passport drops 4 places on global ranking

Vietnam's passport has slipped four places to 88th, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.
September 14, 2025 | 06:45 pm PT
World's largest economy falls to record low in powerful passport ranking

World's largest economy falls to record low in powerful passport ranking

The American passport has dropped to 10th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, the lowest position ever for the world's largest economy in the 20-year history of the index.
July 23, 2025 | 07:54 pm PT
Asia's most powerful passports in 2025

Asia's most powerful passports in 2025

Singapore, Japan, and South Korea possess the most powerful passports in Asia, while Nepal, Yemen, and Afghanistan remain among the lowest-ranked in the region, according to the Henley Passport Index released on July 22.
July 23, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Which Southeast Asian country holds world's most powerful passport?

Which Southeast Asian country holds world's most powerful passport?

Singapore continues to hold its position as the world's most powerful passport in the latest Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 193 out of 227 destinations, a slight dip from 195 in the January version.
July 23, 2025 | 12:34 am PT
Vietnam's passport rises to 84th most powerful in the world

Vietnam's passport rises to 84th most powerful in the world

Vietnam's passport has climbed seven spots since the beginning of the year to rank 84th globally, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 51 out of 227 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index released on July 22.
July 22, 2025 | 06:05 pm PT
Low number of Japanese travel overseas as just 17% hold passport

Low number of Japanese travel overseas as just 17% hold passport

Only around one in six Japanese citizens hold valid passports, fresh data has shown, with the number of residents travelling abroad slowly recovering but still below pre-pandemic levels.
February 20, 2025 | 11:56 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy climbs up in global passport ranking

Southeast Asia's second largest economy climbs up in global passport ranking

Thailand's passport has risen two places to 61st in the early 2025 edition of the Henley Passport Index, published by British global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.
January 10, 2025 | 07:24 pm PT
Vietnam drops one spot in 2025 Henley Passport Index

Vietnam drops one spot in 2025 Henley Passport Index

The Vietnamese passport has fallen one place since November 2024 to 91st in the Henley Passport Index, which ranks the world's most powerful ones.
January 9, 2025 | 09:07 pm PT
Traditional paper passports could become obsolete at airports

Traditional paper passports could become obsolete at airports

Traditional paper passports may soon be a thing of the past as smartphones and facial recognition technology emerge as the new standard for identity verification at airports worldwide.
December 31, 2024 | 11:26 pm PT
Vietnam's passport drops three ranks on Henley index

Vietnam's passport drops three ranks on Henley index

Vietnam's passport has slipped three places to 90th in the latest Henley Passport Index, now allowing holders visa-free access to 51 out of 227 destinations.
November 1, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
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