Maple News reports that Canada has been ranked among the world’s most powerful passports for 2025, according to the Henley Passport Index. Canada claimed the ninth position out of 199 global passports, granting Canadian citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 183 destinations worldwide as of October 7, 2025.
This strong ranking situates Canada ahead of several other major nations, including the United States. Notably, the U.S. passport dropped out of the top 10 for the first time in two decades. With a decline of three positions since July 2022, the U.S. now ranks 11th, offering access to 182 destinations.
The Henley Passport Index, a trusted global ranking system, scores passports based on how many destinations holders can access without needing a visa in advance. Based on these criteria, Singapore leads the 2025 list with access to 193 destinations, maintaining the top spot it has held through all three quarterly updates of this year’s index.
Trailing closely behind are South Korea (190 destinations) and Japan (189 destinations), ranked second and third respectively. Several European countries dominate the upper rankings, including Germany, Italy, and Spain, which are tied at fourth place with access to 188 destinations.
Canada stands out in ninth position as the only country occupying that specific rank, while other nations such as the United Kingdom, Croatia, and the United Arab Emirates share the eighth spot. Meanwhile, passports of Latvia and Liechtenstein close out the top 10 with access to 182 travel destinations.
The consistent strength of the Canadian passport underlines the global mobility it affords citizens and reflects the country’s stable international relations. In a time when global mobility remains a high priority—whether for business, tourism, or international collaboration—citizenship in Canada continues to offer meaningful advantages.
Maple News will continue to monitor global passport trends and what they mean for Canadian travelers, immigrants, and policy makers.