Canada's passport is now ranked the 8th strongest in the world for 2025. Adobe Stock
A new global passport ranking has placed Canada in the eighth spot for 2025. This list, released on July 22, shows that Canadian passport holders can visit 184 countries without needing a visa.
The ranking comes from a well-known global index. It uses information from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to measure how many places passport holders can go without a visa. The more countries allowed, the higher the ranking.
Canada Shares 8th Spot
Canada shares its position with the United Arab Emirates and Estonia. This is a small drop for Canada, which held the seventh spot earlier in January. Back then, the passport allowed access to 188 countries visa-free. That number has now fallen to 184.
Still, Canada remains ahead of several major countries, including the United States. The U.S. passport ranks tenth, with access to 182 destinations.
U.S. Falls Behind
This is a notable change. Canada passed the U.S. for the first time in January 2025 since this ranking began in 2006. The U.S. passport has slowly been slipping. Some experts suggest it might even drop out of the top 10 soon if the trend continues.
In 2014, the U.S. was tied for first place with the United Kingdom. But things have changed over the years as other countries strengthened their travel agreements.
Singapore Holds Top Spot
Singapore’s passport remains the strongest in the world. It allows visa-free access to 193 countries. Japan and South Korea follow closely behind with access to 190 places.
Several European countries also rank high. These include France, Germany, and Italy with access to 189 destinations.
The Bottom of the List
On the other hand, Afghanistan’s passport is the weakest. Afghan citizens can only travel to 25 countries without needing a visa.
Full List of Top 10 Passports for 2025
- Singapore – 193 countries
- Japan, South Korea – 190
- France, Germany, Italy, Finland, Spain, Ireland, Denmark – 189
- Austria, Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Luxembourg – 188
- Greece, New Zealand, Switzerland – 187
- United Kingdom – 186
- Australia, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Malta – 185
- Canada, Estonia, UAE – 184
- Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Latvia – 183
- United States, Iceland, Lithuania – 182
Canada’s strong position shows how valuable its passport remains for travelers. It may have dropped one spot, but it still opens the door to many countries.
