The latest update of the Henley Passport Index, which is compiled using IATA data and evaluates 199 passports based on the number of destinations accessible without a visa, records notable changes.

According to the latest data, the United States passport —which had consistently held top positions over the past two decades— has now dropped to 12th place, while the Greek passport occupies 6th place, providing visa-free travel to 186 countries.

The Index confirms the dominance of Asian countries. Singapore remains at the top with 193 visa-free destinations, followed by South Korea with 190 and Japan with 189.

In Europe, the picture is mixed: the United Kingdom has dropped to 8th place compared to the previous July revision, while groups of countries such as Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, and Switzerland record high performance with 188 destinations.

For the USA, the decline is cumulative. In 2024, it was in 7th place, moved to 10th in July, and now, in October, it is outside the top ten. American citizens can travel visa-free to 180 countries, while the revision is linked, among other factors, to entry restrictions imposed by Washington: the USA allows visa-free entry to 46 countries, with additional measures such as “visa bond” requirements of $5,000–15,000 for applicants from seven African countries. As noted by the chairman of Henley & Partners and creator of the Index, Christian H. Kaelin, “The reducing strength of the US passport over the past decade is more than just a reshuffle in the rankings – it signals a fundamental shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics.”

In Africa, Seychelles is the highest-ranked country with visa-free access to 155 destinations (26th place), followed by Mauritius (29th, 148 destinations) and South Africa (53rd, 102). Next are Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, eSwatini, Morocco, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Gambia, and Ghana. On the other hand, Nigeria is among the ten weakest passports globally, in 96th place along with Ethiopia, Lebanon, and Myanmar, with visa-free access to 44 countries. The weakest passports globally also mainly come from Asia, with Pakistan, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria occupying the last positions.

For the Top-10 of 2025, the Index records the following visa-free destinations: Singapore (193) at the top; followed by South Korea (190) and Japan (189); next, with 188 destinations, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland; then with 187, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands; in 6th place, Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden (186); followed by Australia, Czech Republic, Malta, Poland (185); then Croatia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, UAE, United Kingdom (184); Canada (183); and finally Latvia, Liechtenstein (182).

Overall, the ranking reflects a broader shift of power in global mobility: Asian economies continue to expand their footprint, Europe maintains a strong core of high positions, while continental imbalances —especially in Africa and parts of Asia— remain pronounced. For Greece, being in the top six confirms high passport power and consistently broad travel freedom for holders of a Greek passport.