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But while sixth might seem impressive, we actually clock in behind 20 other countries who have stronger passports than us.
Who has the strongest passport?
Japan was a close runner-up, with a score of 193.
Singapore has taken out the top spot for the strongest passport in the world, with visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations. Source: SBS News
Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and South Korea came in third with 192 visa-free countries.
Australia follows closely in sixth place, tied with Greece. While we rank sixth for the number of countries we can visit visa-free, we still stand 21st overall when compared to the rest of the world.
What countries have the weakest passports?
The other weakest five countries were Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan, and Somalia.
The 2025 Henley Passport Index revealed the largest mobility gap in its 19-year history, with Singaporean passport holders able to travel to 169 more destinations than those holding Afghan passports. Source: SBS News
Dr Christian H. Kaelin, chairman of Henley & Partners, said: “The very notion of citizenship and its birthright lottery needs a fundamental rethink as temperatures rise, natural disasters become more frequent and severe, displacing communities and rendering their environments uninhabitable.”
“Simultaneously, political instability and armed conflicts in various regions force countless people to flee their homes in search of safety and refuge.”
Who’s had the biggest drops?
The US experienced the second-largest drop between 2015 and 2025, falling seven places from second to its current ninth position, following Venezuela.
Australia has jumped three positions since 2006, where it was placed ninth in the world.
Cost of a passport doesn’t correlate with value
A Japanese passport costs about $162.
Which countries can Australians visit without a visa?
In Africa, the list includes countries such as Botswana, The Gambia, Mauritius, South Africa and Tunisia. In the Americas, Australians can visit places such as Barbados, Brazil, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and the US.
