Top 10 Weakest Passports in the World 2025: Countries with the Least Travel Freedom

Headline: Top-10 Weakest Passports of the World by October 2025.

• Key Points:
• Overview:
  • The Henley Passport Index (as of July 2025) ranks the countries in terms of the amount of destinations that their citizens can visit without a visa in advance.
  • The less powerful a passport, the less the number of countries that its owners will be able to travel visa free or visa on arrival.

According to the Henley Passport Index (July 2025 update) , these are the countries with the weakest passports, offering the fewest visa-free destinations:

• Afghanistan – 25 destinations (Global Rank: 104)

• Syria – 29 destinations (Global Rank: 103)

• Iraq – 31 destinations (Global Rank: 102)

• Pakistan – 33 destinations (Global Rank: 101)

• Yemen – 33 destinations (Global Rank: 101)

• Somalia – 34 destinations (Global Rank: 100)

• Nepal – 38 destinations (Global Rank: 99)

• Palestinian Territory – 38 destinations (Global Rank: 99)

• Libya – 39 destinations (Global Rank: 98)

• Bangladesh – 40 destinations (Global Rank: 97)

Explains the Weak Passport Rankings:

• Political Instability:
  • The persistent wars and civil conflicts in countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen reduce the trust and access to travel all over the world.
• Weak Diplomatic Relations:
  • The few international relations limit the count of the states that allow visa-free entry.
• Economic Constraints:
  • The poor countries are limited because of the apprehensions of unlawful migration and overstays.
• Security and Governance Problems:
  • This is because of high corruption, poor law enforcement and terrorism issues which complicate visa approvals.

• Global Implications:

  • Passport power indicates the relations of a nation in the world, its political stability and power in diplomatic relations.
  • The weaker-passport countries usually subject their citizens to a lengthy visa procedure, increased travel expenses, and restricted international movement.
  • On the contrary, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea remain high in the list with the best passport.