2025 Henley Passport Index Announced

The 2025 Henley Passport Index, compiled by Henley & Partners and ranking countries based on their passports' visa-free travel, has been released. Turkey ranked 89th on the index. A Turkish passport allows visa-free entry to 46 of 227 countries and territories.

The index, published annually, compares the advantages passports provide in terms of global travel freedom. While Türkiye has seen an increase in the number of countries it offers visa-free access to, it remains at the bottom of the overall rankings.

Singapore topped the list again

The top spot remained unchanged this year. Singapore maintained its title as the world's most powerful passport until 2025, granting visa-free access to 193 countries.

South Korea and Japan tied for second place, with visa-free travel to 190 countries. Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain came in third. Their passports offer visa-free access to 189 countries.

European Countries Share the Top Ranks

Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden are in fourth place. Citizens of these countries can travel visa-free to 188 countries.

Greece, Switzerland, and New Zealand came in fifth place, with passports from these countries granting visa-free access to 187 countries.

The United Kingdom has fallen to the bottom

The United Kingdom, once at the top of the list, fell to sixth place this year, with visa-free access to 186 countries. Australia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Malta, and Poland came in seventh, followed by Canada, Estonia, and the United Arab Emirates in eighth. Citizens of these countries can travel visa-free to 184 countries.

Türkiye's Ranking Is on the Rise, But It's Not Enough

Turkey ranked 89th in the 2025 index, offering visa-free access to 46 countries. The increase in the number of countries accessible without a visa had a somewhat positive impact on the rankings. However, Türkiye's continued low ranking indicates a disadvantage in terms of international travel freedom.

The Henley Passport Index is considered a benchmark assessment, taking into account factors such as diplomatic relations, bilateral agreements, and international mobility. Experts emphasize that for Türkiye to achieve higher rankings, it is necessary to increase visa exemption agreements with various countries, especially the European Union.