According to the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index 2025, Ireland’s passport is the most powerful passport in the world.
World Strongest Passport 2025: The Nomad Capitalist Passport Index 2025 has released the list of the world’s most powerful passports. According to the report, Ireland ranks first among the countries with the strongest passports. It has got a total of 109 points. In the year 2020, Ireland was jointly in first place with Sweden and Luxembourg, but in 2025 it has managed to get the top rank alone.
European nations have again dominated the Passport Index 2025. Switzerland and Greece are in second place. Both have got 108.50 points. New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates are the only names among the non-European countries to have made it to the top 10. New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates occupy the 10th position. Both have 106.50 points. Apart from this, Iceland is also at number 10 with 106.50 points.
Status of India and Pakistan
India has been ranked 148th this year jointly with Comoros. This is one place down from last year (147th place). India’s total score is 47.5. Pakistan’s passport is ranked 195th this year, which includes it among the countries with the weakest passports in the world. Pakistan’s total score is just 46. Pakistani citizens face restrictions or additional scrutiny in many countries for security and political reasons. The ranking of passports reflects not only the ease of travel, but also the economic opportunities, investment options, privacy and convenience of migration for citizens. Afghanistan is the country with the weakest passport in the world. Its rank is 199th with 27 points.
Why is passport necessary?
Passport is not just a simple identity card. It is proof of international citizenship, legitimacy and global freedom. When any person travels outside a country, the passport is the official document that proves which country he is a citizen of. Without a passport, no person can travel legally from one country to another.
List Of World’s Most Passports:
| Rank | Country | Nomad Passport Score | Visa-Free Access | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland | 109 | 189 | Europe |
| 2 | Switzerland/Greece | 108.5 | 185/184 | Europe |
| 3 | Portugal | 108 | 184 | Europe |
| 4 | Malta/Italy | 107.5 | 183/184 | Europe |
| 5 | Luxembourg/Finland/Norway | 107 | 182/183 | Europe |
Top Strongest Passports In The World In 2025:
Ireland
Ire tops the list of most powerful passports in the world and all credit goes to the country’s strong international reputation, attractive tax regime, along flexible citizenship. Irish people enjoy visa-free travel to almost 189 destinations in the world and special rights to live and work in the EU and the UK.
Switzerland and Greece
The two second most powerful visas in the world are Switzerland and Greece. The countries are known for their acknowledgement of financial privacy. Greece catapulting for its increasingly credible position among worldwide investors.
Portugal
Portugal is globally famous for its ever-evolving policies, especially for digital nomads, which is the prime reason for Portugal being among the list of most powerful passports in the world.
Malta and Italy
Both countries benefit from the strong ties with the EU. These passports also provide 183 and 184 visa-free access to passport holders, respectively.
Luxembourg, Finland, Norway
The passport holders of these countries get EU membership advantages and high taxation grounds, which make these the most powerful passports in the world.
List Of Least Powerful Passports In The World In 2025:
| Rank | Country | Nomad Passport Score | Visa-Free Access | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | Afghanistan | 27 | 27 | Middle East |
| 198 | Yemen | 30.5 | 30 | Middle East |
| 197 | Eritrea | 31 | 31 | Africa |
| 196 | Iraq | 31.5 | 32 | Middle East |
| 195 | Pakistan | 32 | 46 (including visa-on-arrival) | South Asia |
Weakest Passports In The World:
Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s passport is the least powerful in the world due to heavy restrictions on travel and geopolitical instability.
Yemen
Yemen has the second least powerful passport in the world because of the huge problems that are faced by passport holders when it comes to international travel.
Eritrea
Restrictive policies and weak links to many other states are the major factors that are responsible for Eritrea’s questionable passport ranking.
Iraq
There are plenty of geopolitical factors that affect the Iraqi passport’s mobility worldwide.
Pakistan
Indian neighbouring country, Pakistan’s passport has a low ranking due to very few visa options, along with complex tax policies.
Placement of India in Passport Rankings(2025)
The passport ranking of India has undergone various changes over the years, reflecting its global mobility scenario. India, in the global ranking, 148th position due to visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 62 destinations. Irrespective of the ranking, India continues to be a growing travel destination across South Asia with a good amount of travel freedom along with several openings for visa-free access.
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