Cyprus has dropped two positions in the latest Henley & Partners Passport Index, unveiled yesterday. The Cypriot passport is now ranked 14th globally in 2025, down from its 12th-place position in 2024. The index evaluates 199 passports based on their access to 227 destinations worldwide.

According to the report, holders of a Cypriot passport can travel visa-free to 179 destinations. However, they are required to obtain an entry visa for 47 other locations.

Cyprus has experienced several fluctuations in its passport ranking since the Henley Passport Index began tracking in 2006. The country achieved its best performance in 2024, reaching 12th place. In contrast, the passport ranked 20th in 2012, amid the financial and banking crisis.

A significant improvement followed in 2013, with a jump of five positions to 15th place. Since then, the Cypriot passport’s rank has fluctuated slightly, generally moving up or down by one to two places annually. Notably, Cyprus held the same 14th position in 2022 before slipping to 16th in 2023.

At the top of the 2025 Henley Passport Index is Singapore, whose passport allows visa-free travel to 195 countries. Japan follows in second place, with access to 193 destinations. Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Spain share the third spot with 192 visa-free destinations.

Greece ranks sixth, tied with Australia, granting entry to 189 countries without a visa. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the list, Afghanistan ranks last, with its passport offering access to just 26 destinations, while Syria ranks slightly higher with access to 26 destinations as well.

Cyprus’ drop in the rankings highlights the dynamic nature of global travel freedom, influenced by diplomatic relations and shifting international policies.