The Malaysian passport is now ranked third in the world in the 2025 Passport Index Ranking. This position allows citizens to travel visa-free to 174 countries, thus opening up more opportunities to explore the world.
This achievement is strong evidence that Malaysian travel documents are recognized and trusted internationally. It also reflects the efficiency and security level of the country's immigration system, which continues to be trusted by the global community.
According to the official Passport Index website, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport is now ranked first with visa-free access to 179 countries. Followed by Singapore and Spain sharing second place with access to 175 countries.
Meanwhile, Malaysia is ranked third with 15 other countries including Germany, France, the Netherlands, South Korea and several other European countries. Previously, the Malaysian passport ranked 12th in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, on par with the United States.
With access to 174 countries without a visa, Malaysians are now more free to study, work or vacation abroad. If you are planning a vacation, now is the best time to take full advantage of this advantage.
