From third to fourth? The Dutch passport just took a tiny tumble (but it’s still fabulous)

Passport power problems? Not quite 💅

Good news, globetrotters: the Dutch passport now ranks fourth most powerful globally in 2025!

According to the latest Henley Passport Index, which ranks passports yearly based on visa-free access, Dutchies can strut into 188 countries without visa drama.

Sure, it dipped a spot (a minor wobble 😉), but no worries — your Dutch passport is still your golden ticket to most of the globe.

Asia is stealing the show

While Europe is in the top five, Asia has officially snatched the crown. 👑

First, Singapore leads the way with visa-free access to 193 countries. Ja, that’s practically everywhere except maybe outer space.

Japan and South Korea are close behind in joint second place, each unlocking 190 destinations. Asia’s got its passport game on point, and everyone else is playing catch-up.

Top-tier passport squad

Here’s how the most powerful passports are ranked right now:

🏆 RankCountries 🌍Visa-free acess ✈️
1Singapore193
2Japan and South Korea190
3Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain189
4Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden188
5Greece, New Zealand, and Switzerland187
6Australia and the United Kingdom186
7Canada, Czechia, Hungary, Malta, and Poland185
8Estonia and the United Arab Emirates184
9Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the United States183
10Iceland and Lithuania182

Meanwhile, in the bottom five…

While Dutchies plot their dream summer holiday, some passports offer far less freedom:

Rank 🏆Countries 🌍Visa-free access ✈️
98Somalia33
99Pakistan and Yemen32
100Iraq30
101Syria27
102Afghanistan25

So yes, the Dutch dipped one spot — but they still own one of the most powerful passports in the world. 💁‍♀️

Time to plan your next adventure, and enjoy being part of the global travel elite. 

How does your passport rank? Drop your passport’s position in the comments.

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Federica Marconi
Federica Marconi
Federica was born in Rome but decided life wasn’t chaotic enough — so she moved to the Netherlands in 2019, right before a global pandemic (impeccable timing!). While mastering the art of coffee as a barista, she also conquered an MA in English Literature & Culture. She dreams of opening a literary café where books and coffee fuel deep conversations. Until then, she writes. And drinks a lot of coffee.

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