Which are the strongest passports in Asia now?
Visual representation of international travel, illustrating the concept of passport strength and visa-free access across the globe. | Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative
The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports based on visa-free access. The Bangladeshi passport ranked 100th out of 106 spots in the October 2025 index, making it the seventh weakest globally, tying with North Korea, and even ranking below the war-torn nation of Palestine, with access to only 38 visa-free destinations.
Infographic showing the strongest passports in Asia according to the Henley Passport Index. Singapore ranks 1st globally (193 countries visa-free), followed by South Korea (190) and Japan (189).
Source: Henley & Partners
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