Portugal’s passport drops to 28th as the USA’s global travel power fades
Portugal’s passport has slipped four places in the latest global ranking, now sitting at 28th. The decline comes as the USA also faces a sharp drop in its passport strength. Both countries have seen their travel privileges weakened over recent years.
The 2025 Global Citizen Solutions Passport Index ranks nations based on mobility, quality of life, and investment appeal. European countries continue to dominate the top positions, while Portugal holds a mixed standing in key categories.
The 2025 index places Sweden at the top, followed by Singapore, Finland, and Denmark. Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, Belgium, and Spain complete the top ten. European nations take seven of these leading spots, reinforcing the continent’s strong passport performance.
Portugal now ranks 28th overall, down from 24th in the previous report. Despite this drop, its passport still allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 124 countries, including the USA, Germany, France, China, and Japan. However, travelers from Portugal still need a visa for around 13 destinations worldwide.
In individual categories, Portugal performs better in mobility and quality of life, securing 13th place. Yet, for investment appeal, it sits much lower at 60th. Meanwhile, the USA has seen a dramatic fall, dropping 13 places over four years to 14th. Analysts link this decline to growing political divisions and stricter immigration rules.
The index highlights a widening gap between the strongest and weaker passports. While top-ranked nations enjoy near-universal travel freedom, others face increasing restrictions. Portugal’s position reflects both its strengths in European travel access and its challenges in global investment competitiveness.
Portugal’s passport now stands at 28th globally, offering visa-free entry to 124 countries but requiring visas for 13 others. The USA continues its sharp decline, now ranked 14th due to political and policy shifts. European dominance in the top ten remains unchanged, with Sweden leading the 2025 rankings.
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