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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
J. Alas

Is The Canadian Passport Losing Power? Henley Index Shows It Slipped, But Still Ranks Above the US

Canada’s passport ranking has slipped to eighth position, with Asian countries now dominating the top spots in global mobility.

Canada's passport is losing ground in the quest for global mobility, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. Despite remaining relatively high, the Canadian passport's ranking has slipped. Meanwhile, Asian passports continue to dominate the top spots, highlighting shifting international influence.

At the most recent update on 22 July 2025, Canada's passport scored 184 points on the Henley Passport Index. This score allows travellers to visit 184 out of 227 global destinations without a visa. The country is now tied with Estonia and the United Arab Emirates for the eighth position worldwide. This marks a drop from seventh place, when the index was last refreshed.

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