Canadian passport ranks among the best in the world in 2025

Canada’s passport was ranked seventh in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, compiled by global consultancy Henley & Partners. This ranking is based on the number of destinations accessible without a prior visa.

Key Highlights:

• Canadian passport holders can access 188 destinations visa-free, tying with Malta and Poland in the seventh position.
• For the first time, Canada surpassed the US, which fell to ninth place this year (down from seventh in 2024).
• Canada maintained its seventh-place ranking from 2024, up from eighth in 2023.

Visa Policy Changes in 2025:

• Visa-Free Access Added: Egypt and Brazil.
• Visa Restrictions Introduced: Gabon and Togo.

Long-Term Trends: Although Canada retains its seventh-place ranking, it has dropped three places over the past decade, falling from 4th in 2015.

Methodology and Passport Rankings

The Henley Passport Index categorizes destinations as visa-free if they allow entry through visa-free arrival, visa on arrival, visitor's permits, or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

• Destinations requiring a visa or government-approved electronic visa (e-visa) are excluded.
• This methodology assesses the global mobility of passport holders.
• The index is built on International Air Transport Association (IATA) data and refined by Henley & Partners’ research team.

How Does the Canadian Passport Compare? The Henley Passport Index evaluates the visa-free access of 199 passports to 227 destinations.

• 2025 Highlights: Top Spot: Singapore leads with visa-free access to 195 destinations. Second Place: Japan offers access to 193 destinations. Lowest Rank: Afghanistan remains at the bottom, with access to only 26 destinations. Notable Improvement: The UAE has climbed significantly, gaining access to 72 more destinations over the last decade, ranking 10th in 2025.

How to Obtain a Canadian Passport

To get a Canadian passport, you must first become a Canadian citizen.

Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship:

• Born in Canada: Automatic eligibility.
• Children of Canadian Citizens: Direct children of Canadian citizens (at the time of birth) may inherit citizenship through current interim measures.

Pathway for Non-Canadian-Born Individuals:

1. Obtain Permanent Residency (PR): Numerous immigration pathways lead to PR, including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, family sponsorship, and others.
2. Meet Citizenship Eligibility Requirements: Physical Presence: Live in Canada for at least three out of the past five years. Taxes: File and pay any outstanding taxes. Citizenship Test: Pass a knowledge test about Canada’s history, laws, and government. Oath of Citizenship: Attend a citizenship ceremony to take the oath.

Timeline:

The process to become a Canadian citizen through naturalization typically takes three years or more. Once citizenship is granted, you can apply for a Canadian passport.

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