Ireland Tops Global Passport Power Rankings, India Slips to 148th: Nomad Capitalist Index 2025

In the latest Nomad Capitalist Passport Index 2025, Ireland has emerged as the holder of the world's most powerful passport, while India has slipped to the 148th position, tied with the island nation of Comoros. The annual index, released by tax and immigration consultancy Nomad Capitalist, evaluates the strength of passports from 199 countries and territories based on five comprehensive criteria.

Ireland Tops the List

According to the index, Irish passport holders enjoy significant advantages, including visa-free access, the freedom to live and work across the European Union, and especially continued privileges in the UK. These factors have propelled Ireland to the number one spot, followed by Switzerland and Greece in second place, Portugal (4th), and Malta and Italy (joint 5th).

The Top 10 countries in the Nomad Passport Index 2025 are:

1. Ireland

2. Switzerland, Greece

3. Portugal

4. Malta, Italy

5. Luxembourg, Finland, Norway

6. United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Iceland

How the Rankings Are Calculated

Unlike traditional passport rankings that rely solely on visa-free access, Nomad Capitalist uses a broader methodology that considers a passport’s overall value and utility in global mobility and personal freedom. The five key factors include:

• Visa-Free Travel – 50%

• Tax System – 20%

• Global Image/Perception – 10%

• Dual Citizenship Options – 10%

• Personal Freedom – 10%

These rankings are based on government data, real-time intelligence, and independent research, offering a more holistic view of passport power.

India’s Position in the Index

India ranks 148th out of 199, earning a total score of 47.5. The score breakdown is as follows:

• Tax System – 20

• Global Perception – 20

• Dual Citizenship Facility – 20

• Personal Freedom – 20

(While each factor is scored individually, the weighting system affects the final ranking.)

India’s ranking marks a slight decline from last year’s 147th place, indicating limited progress in global mobility and international perception. In a separate evaluation by the Henley Passport Index, which is based on International Air Transport Association (IATA) data, India also dropped from 80th to 85th place.

At the Bottom of the List

Pakistan's passport continues to remain among the lowest-ranked, reflecting limited travel freedom and weak global perception.

Conclusion

While passports like Ireland’s offer access, freedom, and favorable tax environments, India’s low rank highlights the need for broader policy reforms to improve international mobility, global reputation, and freedom metrics for its citizens.