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The most powerful passports of 2025 — a new country tops the list

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The Nomad Passport Index 2025 ranks 199 countries and territories.

It's the first time that Ireland has held the solo No. 1 spot in the annual ranking.

Europe holds nine of the top 10 spots, from Switzerland to Luxembourg and Malta .

The highest ranked passports outside of Europe are the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand .

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