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India slips in Nomad’s ranking of strongest passports
Ireland has topped the 2025 Nomad Passport Index, which ranks the world's most powerful passports, with India being placed at 148th spot, tied with Comoros
The annual index, published by Nomad Capitalist, ranks passports based on a combination of five key metrics: travel freedom; taxation policy; global perception; dual citizenship availability; and personal and financial freedoms.
Ireland’s premier position is attributed to favorable tax laws for non-residents, high levels of personal freedom, and the advantages that come with European Union membership, collectively giving Irish passport holders considerable global mobility and flexibility in lifestyle and financial planning.
India slipped to 148th spot, tied with Comoros, a sovereign island located in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa, with an overall score of 47.5. Last year, India was ranked 147th alongside Mozambique.
The Nomad Passport Index weighs 199 countries and is considered to be a guide for those seeking personal freedom and financial prosperity in a changing world, offering a deeper analysis of the true value of each passport.
Meanwhile, Malta a small island nation located in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily, Italy has surged from 14th to joint fifth, displaying renewed interest in its non-dom tax regime. Malta now shares fifth place with Italy.
Luxembourg, Finland and Norway slipped to joint seventh, while Germany and the Netherlands dropped out of the top 10. The UAE, which topped the index two years ago, continues its descent–falling to joint tenth, alongside New Zealand and Iceland.
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