Canada's Passport Rank Declines: What the 2025 Henley Index Reveals
In the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Canada's global passport ranking has taken a significant hit. For years, Canada has been known for its friendly, open policies and strong global relations, but recent changes suggest that its passport strength is faltering. In this new ranking, Canada finds itself in the group of the “top 5 losers” when it comes to passport power, falling from its previous position over the past decade. Once sitting comfortably among the elite top 4, Canada has now dropped three places and now shares the seventh spot with countries like Malta and Poland. The Canadian passport currently allows visa-free access to 188 out of 227 destinations, which, while still impressive, is not enough to keep it among the top countries.
The Henley Passport Index evaluates the world's passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without the need for a visa. Singapore, maintaining its position at the top, offers the most powerful passport globally, with visa-free access to 195 destinations. Japan follows closely with 193, while a group of countries including Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Spain all claim third place with access to 192 destinations.
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What’s noteworthy is the rapid rise of countries like China and the United Arab Emirates, which have made significant strides in the past decade. China, for example, jumped from 94th place in 2015 to 60th in 2025, with its citizens now enjoying access to 40 more destinations visa-free. Similarly, the UAE has also made a remarkable climb, now sitting in 10th place with 185 destinations.
The United States, which once dominated the index, has also seen a dramatic decline, dropping from second to ninth place, showcasing a shift in global mobility patterns. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom, once ranked first, has slipped to the fifth position.
On the other end of the spectrum, Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the index, with only 26 destinations accessible visa-free. The stark contrast between the most and least mobile passports highlights what the Henley Passport Index calls the "largest mobility gap" in its history, with Singaporeans able to travel to 169 more destinations than those holding Afghan passports.
This shift in rankings has sparked conversations on how Canada’s global mobility and international access may be impacted. With other nations rapidly advancing, it raises questions about Canada's standing in the international community and whether its passport may continue to lose ground to emerging nations with stronger global relations. As the world continues to evolve, Canada's position on the Henley Passport Index serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of global influence and mobility.
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