In the 2025 Henley Passport Index, Canada holds its nice spot, ranking seventh in the world. Now, this spot lets Canadian passport holders go to 185 places around the globe without a visa or with a visa when they arrive, tying with Malta, Czechia, Hungary, and Poland.
Meanwhile, this year, Canada sits two places above the United States in the list. For instance, the U.S. has dropped to ninth, so its people can visit 183 spots without a visa.
At the top, Singapore ranks first in the 2025 index. Its passport holders can travel to 193 places without a visa. Next, Japan and South Korea follow with 190 spots. Sadly, Afghanistan stays last, with only 25 places to go.
What Makes a Passport Strong?
The power of a passport comes from how many of the 227 world spots (countries, territories, and tiny states) its holders can visit. This can be either without a visa or with a visa on arrival.
On a bigger note, this shows how well a country gets along with others. It also reflects its place in the world. For example, things like the number of spots open for trips without plans matter. The country’s good name, quiet ways, and friendships abroad also count.
Plus, ideas like easy travel, money choices, and handling big world troubles also decide a passport’s place.
So, for business folks, a nice passport means fast trips, simple work, and lots of chances far away, which are super helpful in today’s world.
Why a High-Ranking Passport Helps Entrepreneurs
A nice passport is more than just a travel paper—it’s a way to big possibilities everywhere. Specifically, for entrepreneurs, this means:
- Easy Business Travels: Visa-free travel to 185 countries lets them take quick trips for meetings, fun events, and meeting new people, cutting out forms and costs. Also, fast lines at borders, with special quick lanes at many airports, are a big deal.
- Global Market Access: Now, entrepreneurs can look at new markets, team up with others, and go to trade shows without waiting for visas.
- Talent Mobility: Plus, a good passport helps entrepreneurs find and keep smart workers from all over, since those workers get the same travel fun.
- Crisis Resilience: When things get hard or emergencies hit, a high-ranking passport gives more ways to move or work from different spots.
From Permanent Residency to Citizenship
For new entrepreneurs in Canada, going from permanent residency to citizenship—and then getting a Canadian passport—is an easy path. This path rewards folks who stay long in the country.
After getting permanent residency through programs like the Startup Visa Program (SUV), entrepreneurs must live in Canada for at least 1,095 days (three years) within five years. This is required to apply for citizenship.
Then, they need to prove they can talk in English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark 5 for all skills. They must also pass a test on Canada’s past, values, and rules and follow tax laws.
Canada’s Entrepreneur-Friendly Ecosystem
Canada’s passport power is just one piece of the fun. Also, the country gives access to lots of different and smart workers, a steady money system, and rules that make business easy.
In the end, Canada’s high passport place not only shows its good name worldwide but also brings real help for entrepreneurs who want to grow their companies far away.
But, figuring out the Startup Visa Program can feel tough, and luckily, expert help is there. For example, Startup Visa Services gives full support, from fixing business plans to getting nods from approved groups. Truly, their know-how can really help you start your work in Canada.
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