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:
🏆 Rank Countries 🌍 Visa-free acess ✈️ 1 Singapore 193 2 Japan and South Korea 190 3 Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain 189 4 Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden 188 5 Greece, New Zealand, and Switzerland 187 6 Australia and the United Kingdom 186 7 Canada, Czechia, Hungary, Malta, and Poland 185 8 Estonia and the United Arab Emirates 184 9 Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the United States 183 10 Iceland and Lithuania 182
Meanwhile, in the bottom five…
While Dutchies plot their dream summer holiday, some passports offer far less freedom:
Rank 🏆 Countries 🌍 Visa-free access ✈️ 98 Somalia 33 99 Pakistan and Yemen 32 100 Iraq 30 101 Syria 27 102 Afghanistan 25
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.
