The Maldives ranks 56th in the October 2025 Henley Passport Index, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 94 destinations. It shares the 56th position with Ecuador and Timor-Leste, all three recording the same visa-free score.
In the global picture, Singapore leads with access to 193 destinations. Malaysia and the United States are jointly placed at 12th with 180, while the United Kingdom sits in the 8th cluster at 184. The United Arab Emirates also features in that 8th tier at 184. These placements frame the Maldives in the mid-table of global mobility.
Within South Asia, the Maldives continues to perform ahead of larger neighbours. India is ranked 85th with a score of 57, while Sri Lanka appears in the 98th tier at 41 and Bangladesh at 100th with 38. Against this regional backdrop, the Maldivian passport’s 94-destination access remains comparatively strong.
The Henley Passport Index compiles its rankings using IATA data across 199 passports and 227 destinations, providing a snapshot of how far citizens can travel without securing a visa in advance. The October 2025 release confirms the Maldives’ mid-range standing while highlighting room for future gains through expanded bilateral arrangements.
