The Nomad Passport Index 2025 represents a symbol of freedom along with global mobility which allows entry to locations internationally. Passports that rank among the most powerful enable their holders to travel easily since these nations have established agreements for visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to additional countries.
These privileged travel abilities showcase how well a country connects diplomatically and establishes strong international relationships and demonstrates national stability thus becoming an elite status passport that draws travelers and entrepreneurs and worldwide citizens.
The Nomad Capitalist Passport Index 2025 from international tax and immigration firm Nomad Capitalist provides a detailed analysis of countries with the most travel-friendly passports as well as their distance from other nations to travel ease.
During this year Ireland obtained its first-ever position at the top which makes it the world’s most powerful passport. Ireland established its first position at the top of the list as a sole leader after it shared the previous number one ranking with Sweden and Luxembourg in 2020.
Switzerland and Greece take equal position in the rankings due to their well-known reputations abroad and positive governmental policies. Among the top 10 passport rankings, European nations lead but the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand stand out by representing the elite list as the sole non-European countries.
This measurement technique stands out because it evaluates more than destination portability for passports. 199 nationalities receive evaluation through five fundamental criteria that assess visa-free travel and taxation measures and worldwide perception and dual citizenship availability together with personal freedom status.
Nomad Passport Index 2025: Top 10 strongest passports in the world
| Rank | Country | No. of Countries Accessible | Score |
| 1. | Ireland | 176 | 109 |
| 2T. | Switzerland | 175 | 108.50 |
| 2T. | Greece | 175 | 108.50 |
| 4. | Portugal | 176 | 108 |
| 5T. | Malta | 171 | 107.50 |
| 5T. | Italy | 175 | 107.50 |
| 7T. | Luxembourg | 176 | 107 |
| 7T. | Finland | 176 | 107 |
| 7T. | Norway | 176 | 107 |
| 10T. | United Arab Emirates | 179 | 106.50 |
| 10T. | New Zealand | 173 | 106.50 |
| 10T. | Iceland | 171 | 106.50 |
T = Tied Ranking
Source: Nomad Passport Index 2025
Does the Indian passport hold a position in this ranking?
According to the index India stands at position 148 tied with Comoros while its overall score measures 47.5. The nation ranks 148th this year matching the position of Mozambique from last year. The rating report shows average performances from each of the five categories to show potential areas that need improvement for enhanced worldwide citizen mobility throughout India.
Earlier this year, the Henley Passport Index, which is billed as the “original ranking,” showed that India dropped from the 80th to 85th rank in the world’s most powerful passports list. The 19-year-old index relies on International Air Transport Association (IATA) data.
World’s weakest passports 2025
A few passports today provide reduced international travel opportunities. The lowest position of weakness belongs to Afghanistan while Yemen Eritrea Iraq and Pakistan occupy the remaining positions among the five weakest passports.
Pakistan holds the 195th place for passport rankings with its scoring at 32 points. According to its “Travel” score the passport enables access to nine visa-free nations and 33 visa-on-arrival destinations and four eTA options with a score of 46. The “Taxation” score delivered by this nation amounted to 20 points.
Afghanistan stands as the last nation in the list followed by Yemen scoring 30.50 points while Eritrea obtained 31 points and Iraq earned 31.50 points with Pakistan ranking beneath at 32 points.
| Rank | Country | No. of Countries Accessible | Score |
| 199. | Afghanistan | 40 | 27 |
| 198. | Yemen | 47 | 30.50 |
| 197. | Eritrea | 52 | 31 |
| 196. | Iraq | 45 | 31.50 |
| 195. | Pakistan | 46 | 32 |
| 193T. | Syria | 39 | 32.50 |
| 193T. | Somalia | 45 | 32.50 |
| 192. | North Korea | 52 | 33 |
| 191. | Libya | 52 | 34 |
| 190. | Palestinian Territory | 50 | 35 |
T = Tied Ranking
Source: Nomad Passport Index 2025
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