According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, Singapore's passport is the most powerful in the world, whereas India's is far weaker, ranking 80th along with those of Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Tajikistan.

The index, created by the international government advisory firm Henley & Partners, assesses all 199 passports in the world based on the number of destinations they may reach. According to Henley, this information is based on the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Singapore's passport, which grants access to 193 of the 227 countries, is followed by the passports of South Korea and Japan, which rank second and have access to 190 countries, respectively, and seven other countries, which include Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain, which rank third with access to 189 countries.

Afghanistan had access to just 25 nations, placing it at the bottom of the list at 99th place. Iraq, which has access to 30 nations, came in at 97th place, while Syria, which has access to 27 countries, came in at 98th.

Henley said Singapore and Japan separated from a group of six nations that shared the top rank the previous year to secure gold and silver, respectively. Japan recovered visa-free access to neighboring China for the first time since the COVID lockdowns, putting it ahead of the others even though it is in second place.

The decline in India's ranking highlights the challenges faced in enhancing global mobility for its citizens. This trend underscores the importance of diplomatic efforts to negotiate visa agreements and improve international relations.

In contrast, Singapore's ascent to the top position reflects its successful diplomatic strategies and the benefits of maintaining strong international partnerships. The Henley Passport Index serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of global mobility and the ongoing efforts required by nations to strengthen their citizens' travel freedoms.