Nepal has ranked 95th out of 99 countries in the Henley Passport Index 2025, remaining near the bottom due to limited visa-free access.
Nepal’s passport has once again ranked among the weakest in the world. According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, Nepal stands at the 95th position in a list of 99 countries. It shares this rank with Libya. Countries that ranked lower than Nepal include Yemen, Somalia, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan, which is at the very bottom of the list. Other countries placed in the lower tier alongside Nepal include Bangladesh, North Korea, Palestine, Sudan, Sri Lanka, and Eritrea.
Within South Asia, the Maldives holds the highest passport ranking at 53rd place, followed by India in 77th and Bhutan in 84th position. Nepal remains at 95th, with Bangladesh also positioned in the lower segment of the index.
Globally, Singapore holds the top spot in the 2025 ranking. Japan and South Korea follow in second place, while Denmark, France, Germany, and Italy are tied in third. The United Kingdom ranks sixth, and the United States stands at tenth.
Nepal’s low passport ranking has been consistent in recent years. The Henley Passport Index attributes this to the limited number of countries that allow visa-free travel for Nepali passport holders. This lack of global travel access continues to keep Nepal near the bottom of the index.
This article was originally published on https://bajarkochirfar.com. Translated with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
