The latest passport ranking has been revealed, and Canada has topped the list – with one surprising country dropping out of the top 10.
Compiled using Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Henley Passport Index ranks global mobility by the number of destinations their holders can enter without a visa.
The strength of your passport can vary greatly depending on where you’re from Canada or elsewhere —and even from one month to the next. That’s why the Henley Passport Index is updated quarterly.
What is the world’s most powerful passport?
In the October 2025 edition, Singapore continues to dominate in first place, followed by South Korea in second.
Japan, however, has dropped to third since the previous ranking in July.
One shocking exception? The U.S. dropped out of top 10 list for the first time.
Did you see that Canadians now have to get fingerprinted to travel to these European destinations?
How powerful is Canada’s passport?
Canada currently sits in 9th place worldwide, granting its citizens visa-free access to 183 of 227 destinations.
These are the most powerful passports in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index:
1. Singapore
2. South Korea
3. Japan
4. Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland
5. Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands
6. Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden
7. Australia, Czechia, Malta, Poland
8. Croatia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
9. Canada
10. Latvia, Liechtenstein
Plus: check out this updated U.S. travel advisory with new warning for Canadians— including a rule that affects gender-neutral passports.
For more information about Henley & Partners Official Passport Index Ranking, click here.
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