Greek Passport Now One of World’s Top 5 for Visa-Free Travel

  • 31 July, 25

Greek Passport Reaches Historic High in Global Rankings

According to the latest 2025 Passport Index released by a London-based investment migration consultancy, the Greek passport has entered the global top five for the first time, ranking fifth alongside New Zealand and Switzerland, with visa-free access to 187 destinations worldwide. This marks a continued upward trend from seventh in 2023 and sixth in 2024, highlighting Greece’s best-ever performance in international travel freedom.

Global Passport Power Rankings (2025)

  1. Singapore – 193 visa-free destinations
  2. Japan, South Korea – 190 destinations
  3. Denmark, Finland, France, and 4 other EU nations – 189 destinations
  4. Austria, Portugal, and 6 other European countries – 188 destinations
  5. Greece, New Zealand, Switzerland – 187 destinations

Emerging Economies Shine

  • United Arab Emirates: The fastest climber over the past decade, rising from 42nd to 8th place, and becoming the first non-Western country to enter the global top 10.
  • China: Up 34 places since 2015, now ranked 60th, with 15 new visa-free agreements added in 2025, including Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, expanding access to 75 destinations.
  • India: Jumped 8 spots in six months, now 77th, with 59 visa-free destinations.
  • Saudi Arabia: Gained 4 new visa-free countries this year, moving up to 54th place.

Traditional Powers See Decline

  • United States and United Kingdom have experienced drops in passport strength, falling 8 and 5 places respectively due to stricter immigration policies.
  • Venezuela recorded the steepest drop, falling 15 positions.
  • Canada and Vanuatu also showed downward trends.

Dr. Juerg Steffen, CEO of the London investment migration consultancy, commented: “In a world of growing geopolitical uncertainty, the demand for strategic migration planning and citizenship-by-investment is increasing sharply.”

The data reflects a surge in interest from US and UK citizens seeking a second passport, underscoring a rising demand for global mobility and personal security.

Cre: news.gtp.gr

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