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Singapore Tops Passport Index; International Travel Demand Soars 7.1%

2/7/2026

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Singapore leads the Henley Passport Index for 2025, with visa-free access to 192 destinations.
South Korea and Japan follow, each with visa-free access to 187 destinations.
Sweden and the United Arab Emirates share third place with 186 destinations.
A group of European nations ranks fourth with 185 destinations.
The United States ranks 10th with 179 destinations, while the International Air Transport Association reports international passenger demand rose 7.1% in 2025.

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Singapore leads the Henley Passport Index for 2025, with visa-free access to 192 destinations.
South Korea and Japan follow, each with visa-free access to 187 destinations.
Sweden and the United Arab Emirates share third place with 186 destinations.
A group of European nations ranks fourth with 185 destinations.
The United States ranks 10th with 179 destinations, while the International Air Transport Association reports international passenger demand rose 7.1% in 2025.