Taiwan Ranks 33rd in 2025 Henley Passport Index with Expanded Global Access

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s passport has secured the 33rd spot in the 2025 Henley Global Passport Index, granting its holders visa-free access to 141 destinations worldwide. The updated ranking highlights Taiwan’s ongoing efforts to expand international mobility and strengthen global ties.

The Henley Passport Index, which uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ranks passports based on the number of countries their holders can enter without a visa or with visa-on-arrival access. Each accessible country adds a point to the passport’s score.

📈 Taiwan’s Upward Mobility

• 2023 (mid-year): 31st (144 destinations)

• 2024: 34th (141 destinations)

• 2025: 33rd (141 destinations)

Although the number of destinations remains unchanged from the previous year, Taiwan improved one spot, reflecting favorable diplomatic developments and ongoing visa waivers from various countries.

🌍 Global Comparison

Singapore tops the 2025 rankings with access to 195 visa-free destinations, followed closely by Japan with 193. Several European nations also rank high on the list, including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, offering their citizens access to nearly 190 countries without a visa.

🇹🇼 Taiwan vs. China

Taiwan’s passport continues to outperform China’s in the global ranking. China ranks 60th, with access to approximately 85 destinations—a clear gap in travel freedom between the two.

🛂 Strengthening Taiwan’s Global Reach

Officials in Taiwan credit the improved ranking to strategic diplomatic efforts and expanding international recognition. In recent months, Taiwan has secured visa-free arrangements with several countries and gained access to electronic travel systems in multiple regions. Thailand, for example, has recently waived visa requirements for Taiwanese travelers, while other nations have simplified entry procedures through e-Gate systems.

💬 Public Sentiment

Many travelers praise the Taiwan passport for its reliability and growing acceptance worldwide. Citizens have expressed optimism that more nations will continue to open their borders to Taiwanese travelers in the near future.

📋 Taiwan’s Passport Ranking Summary