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Ukrainian passport has risen in the ranking of the most influential in the world: what place did it take?
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The Ukrainian passport has once again entered the ranking of the most influential in the world. Moreover, the document has risen up the list and is now in the top 30. Find out what place the document took
The Ukrainian passport continues to strengthen its position on the global stage. In 2025, it moved up to 30th place in the Henley Passport Index, a global ranking of the most influential passports, an improvement of two positions compared to last year, when Ukraine was ranked 32nd.
According to the Henley Passport Index, holders of a Ukrainian passport can travel without a visa or with a visa upon arrival to 148 countries.
Leaders of the ranking
The world ranking in 2025 is headed by the Singapore passport, which opens the door to 195 countries out of 227 possible. Japan is in second place with access to 193 countries, and the third place is shared by several European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland, and South Korea, whose citizens can visit 192 countries without a visa.
Top 10 most influential passports of 2025
1. Singapore (195 destinations)
2. Japan (193)
3. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland, South Korea (192)
4. Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway (191)
5. Belgium, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom (190)
6. Greece, Australia (189)
7. Canada, Poland, Malta (188)
8. Hungary, Czech Republic (187)
9. Estonia, USA (186)
10. Lithuania, Latvia, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates (185)
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What does this mean for Ukrainians?
The rise in the ranking is evidence of Ukraine's growing diplomatic activity, strengthening of international relations and the trust of the international community. The expansion of the list of countries with visa-free regime has made it easier for Ukrainians to travel, which is especially important in the context of global mobility and integration into the world economy.
For Ukrainian citizens, this is not only a symbol of national success, but also a real opportunity to explore the world with minimal bureaucratic barriers.
We remind you! The Office of the President of Ukraine has announced that the issue of delays in issuing passports to Ukrainians abroad has been resolved.
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