Greek and Australian passports among the most powerful in 2025

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Greece and Australia are tied for 6th position in the ranking of the world’s most powerful passports according to the Henley Passport Index. It gives unrestricted access to 189 destinations.

This puts both countries ahead of Belgium, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, which hold 5th place out of 190 destinations.

The Henley Passport Index, now in its 20th year, uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to track the visa freedoms of 227 countries.

The gap between the most and least powerful passports has never been wider, with experts calling for a rethinking of citizenship, especially as political instability and climate crises displace communities globally.

Singapore has reclaimed its spot at the top, with its passport offering visa-free access to 195 destinations worldwide. Japan follows closely in second place, with access to 193 countries, thanks in part to regaining visa-free entry to China after the pandemic.

The third spot is held by France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland and South Korea, which enjoy unrestricted access to 192 destinations, while seven EU countries, including Austria, Denmark and Sweden, share fourth place with 191 destinations.

The UAE has made the most notable improvement, jumping 32 places to 10th, with access to 185 destinations. Meanwhile, China has climbed from 94th to 60th over the past decade.

As global mobility continues to shift, Greece and Australia remain among the top 10 most powerful passports, alongside other European and Pacific nations.

Source: CNN Travel.

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