Canadian passport now outranks U.S. in tally of visa-free access

Canadian Passport Ranks Higher than U.S. in Visa-Free Access

The Henley Passport Index has ranked Canada 9th in terms of visa-free access to countries, surpassing the U.S.

According to Henley and Partners, Canadian citizens can visit more countries without needing a visa, with access to countries like Belarus, Papua New Guinea, and Uzbekistan.

Canadians can skip the requirement for a visa upon arriving in Bolivia and Rwanda.

Author's summary: Canada's passport now offers more visa-free travel options than the U.S.

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Travelweek Travelweek — 2025-10-17