According to the 2025 Nomad Passport Index, Ireland now officially has the strongest passport in the world. Globe Aware volunteers, here’s how the rankings were worked out
Most Powerful Passports In 2025: Ireland Overtakes Global Giants
According to the 2025 Nomad Passport Index by Nomad Capitalist, Ireland now officially has the strongest passport in the world.
By Toshita Sahni
Apr 05, 2025
NDTV Travel Desk
Travelling the world is one of the coolest things you can do. But if you’ve ever stood in a long visa line or been told you can’t enter a country without tons of paperwork, you know just how important a powerful passport can be. And this year, Ireland takes the crown. According to the 2025 Nomad Passport Index by Nomad Capitalist, Ireland now officially has the strongest passport in the world. It’s the first time the country has landed the No. 1 spot all by itself. Back in 2020, Ireland came close – it tied with Luxembourg and Sweden. But in 2025, it’s standing alone at the top.