Global Passport Ranking

La Vida Passport Strength Ranking: Global GDP Wealth 2025

The most recent La Vida Passport Strength Ranking, based on visa-free access weighted by destination-country GDP, was published in 2024. While other indices measure passport strength only by the number of destinations, La Vida takes a unique approach by analyzing the quality of access through the GDP contribution of each country that can be visited visa-free. This results in a percentage score that reflects the share of global wealth available to passport holders.

In the 2024 ranking, San Marino secured the top spot. Its passport provided visa-free entry to 181 destinations, representing a remarkable 96.1% of global wealth. Following closely were Singapore with 96.0%, Japan with 95.1%, Brunei at 92.2%, and the Bahamas at 90.1%. These results demonstrate how smaller nations with strong diplomatic ties can outperform even some of the largest global economies.

Among European countries, Finland stood out, ranking 8th with access to 81.2% of global GDP. Malta, known for its citizenship-by-investment programme, achieved 12th place, giving its citizens access to 81.1% of world wealth. These rankings confirm Europe’s dominance in terms of high-value travel access, supported by strong economies and long-standing visa agreements.

At the lower end of the scale, passports from countries such as Pakistan and Nigeria performed poorly. Pakistan ranked 194th, granting visa-free access to around 50 countries, yet representing just 2.2% of global GDP. Nigeria fared even worse, ranked 196th, with only 2.1% of global wealth accessible visa-free. These statistics highlight the stark differences in the value of mobility between stronger and weaker passports.

Looking into 2025, while La Vida has not yet released an updated GDP Wealth ranking, other indices such as the Henley Passport Index provide context. Singapore remains the most powerful passport globally, offering visa-free access to 193 destinations. Japan and South Korea follow with access to 190 countries. European passports, including those of Denmark, Finland, France, and Germany, continue to dominate the top tiers with access to 188–189 destinations.

The United States, however, has seen a decline. In 2025, it dropped to 10th place, offering visa-free entry to 182 destinations—its lowest position in two decades. This shift emphasizes how global mobility is evolving, with Asian and European countries maintaining their dominance while traditional powers like the U.S. lose ground.

Ultimately, La Vida’s wealth-based ranking remains distinctive in highlighting not just where a passport can take you, but the economic value of those destinations. For individuals and investors seeking greater global mobility, the addition of a second passport through citizenship or residency programmes continues to offer a significant advantage in accessing the world’s wealthiest markets.