Taiwan Passport Ranks 33rd Globally, Offers Broad Travel Access

Singapore Leads World for Visa-Free Entry

The Republic of China (Taiwan) passport has secured the 33rd position worldwide, granting its holders visa-free access to 139 destinations. This latest assessment comes from the Henley Passport Index, a well-regarded global mobility report.

Asia-Pacific Competitiveness

Within the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan’s passport is ranked eighth. It trails behind nations like Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brunei, and Macau. Mainland China’s passport is listed further down at 60th globally.

Singapore’s Top Ranking

The 2025 Henley Passport Index highlights Singapore’s passport as the world’s most powerful. Singaporean citizens enjoy visa-free entry to an impressive 193 out of 227 global travel destinations.

Japan and South Korea share the second spot, with their citizens able to travel visa-free to 190 destinations. China’s passport allows access to 83 destinations, placing it 60th. Hong Kong holds 17th place with 169 visa-free destinations, while Macau is 31st with 144.

Methodology of the Index

The index is compiled by Henley & Partners, a London-based firm. It analyzes data from the International Air Transport Association to assess the strength of 199 passports across 227 travel destinations. A passport earns a point for each destination where its holder can enter without a pre-departure visa, including options like visitor permits or electronic travel authorities obtained on arrival.

Global Shifts in Passport Power

Recent trends show some movement among major powers. Since January, both the United States and the United Kingdom have dropped one position. They now rank sixth and tenth, respectively, with access to 186 and 184 destinations.

India has made a significant leap, climbing from 85th to 77th place, now offering 59 visa-free destinations. Saudi Arabia has also seen substantial gains, adding four destinations to reach 91 and climbing to 54th.

European nations dominate the top rankings. Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain are all tied for third place, providing access to 189 destinations without a visa. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden share fourth place with 188 visa-free destinations, followed by Greece, Switzerland, and New Zealand at fifth with 187.

Afghanistan at the Bottom

At the other end of the spectrum, Afghanistan’s passport offers the least mobility, with access to only 25 visa-free destinations. This is a difference of 168 destinations compared to the leading passport of Singapore.