Turkey Climbs to 46th in Visa-Free Travel as Singapore Tops 2025 Passport Index
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The 2025 Henley Passport Index has been released, revealing the latest global rankings in visa-free travel access. While Singapore maintained its dominant position at the top, Turkey made noticeable progress, climbing to 46th place out of 227 countries in terms of visa-free travel freedom. In the overall global evaluation, however, Turkey ranked 89th.
Published annually by Henley & Partners, the index evaluates the number of destinations a passport holder can enter without a visa or with visa-on-arrival access. This year’s rankings underscore shifting dynamics in global mobility, with Asian and European countries continuing to dominate the upper tiers.
Singapore Leads, East Asia Dominates the Top
Singapore once again holds the #1 spot, offering its citizens visa-free access to 193 destinations worldwide. South Korea and Japan share the second place, each granting access to 190 countries without a visa.
In third position, a cluster of EU countries—Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain—offer access to 189 destinations. The fourth tier includes Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden, with visa-free travel to 188 countries.
UK and US Continue to Slide in Rankings
Once a passport powerhouse, the United Kingdom has slipped to sixth place, offering access to 186 countries, while Greece, Switzerland, and New Zealand now occupy fifth with 187 destinations.
Australia, Czechia, Hungary, Malta, and Poland follow in seventh place (185 countries), while Canada, Estonia, and the United Arab Emirates tie for eighth (184 countries).
Turkey Rises in Visa-Free Rankings
According to the 2025 data, Turkey’s passport now provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 118 countries, securing the 46th spot globally in terms of travel freedom. This marks a positive movement upward for Turkish citizens. However, when broader geopolitical and administrative criteria are factored in, Turkey ranks 89th overall.
Experts note that improvements in bilateral agreements, tourism diplomacy, and regional travel partnerships may have contributed to Turkey’s rise in the Henley index.