The Global Passport Ranking 2025, published by Henley & Partners has placed the Malaysian passport as the 12th most powerful worldwide, offering visa-free access to 183 destinations.
Within Southeast Asia, Malaysia ranks second only to Singapore, which has retained its position as the most powerful passport globally for the second year running.
Passport Rankings in Southeast Asia:
- Singapore: Ranked 1st globally, granting visa-free travel to 195 destinations.
- Malaysia: Ranked 12th globally, offering visa-free access to 183 destinations.
- Brunei: Ranked 20th globally, with 166 visa-free destinations.
- Timor-Leste: Ranked 51st globally, providing access to 97 destinations.
- Thailand: Ranked 61st globally, offering visa-free travel to 82 destinations.
Global Rankings for 2025:
- Singapore: 195 visa-free destinations.
- Japan: 193 visa-free destinations.
- France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland, South Korea: 192 visa-free destinations.
- Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway: 191 destinations.
- Belgium, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom: 190 destinations.
Based in London, the Henley Passport Index uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to evaluate passport strength across 227 destinations worldwide. The index is a trusted resource for insights into global mobility and policy trends.
The Malaysian passport’s strong ranking highlights the country’s significant global mobility, securing its place as one of the world’s most powerful travel documents.
Source: The Star
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