Passport ranking 2026

The world's most powerful passports in 2026

Ranked by Mobility Score — how many destinations a passport opens without a traditional visa. Based on the Henley Passport Index and Passport Index, as of June 2026.

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195Highest mobility score
49Passports in the top 20 ranks
27EU passports among them
170+Score needed for the top 20
Full ranking

Top 20 ranks — 49 passports

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Passport ranking 2026: mobility score, visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA, visa required, world reach and trend
RankPassportMobility scoreVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleTAVisa requiredWorld reachTrend
1Singapore195159229597.4%Up
2Japan193156239796.4%Up
3Finland191155229995.9%Stable
3France191155229995.9%Stable
3Germany191155229995.9%Stable
3Italy191155229995.9%Stable
3South Korea191156219995.9%Up
3Spain191155229995.9%Stable
4Austria1901542291095.4%Stable
4Denmark1901542291095.4%Stable
4Ireland1901542291095.4%Stable
4Luxembourg1901542291095.4%Stable
4Netherlands1901542291095.4%Stable
4Sweden1901542291095.4%Stable
5Belgium1891532291194.9%Stable
5New Zealand1891532291194.9%Stable
5Norway1891532291194.9%Stable
5Switzerland1891532291194.9%Stable
5United Kingdom1891532291194.9%Up
6Australia1881522291294.4%Stable
6Portugal1881522291294.4%Stable
7Greece1871512291393.8%Stable
7Malta1871512291393.8%Stable
8Canada1861502291493.3%Stable
8Poland1861502291493.3%Up
8United States1861502291493.3%Down
9Czechia1851492291592.8%Stable
9Estonia1851492291592.8%Stable
9Hungary1851492291592.8%Stable
9United Arab Emirates1851521991592.8%Up
10Iceland1841482291692.3%Stable
10Latvia1841482291692.3%Stable
10Lithuania1841482291692.3%Stable
10Slovakia1841482291692.3%Stable
10Slovenia1841482291692.3%Stable
11Croatia1831472291791.8%–
11Romania1831472291791.8%–
12Bulgaria1821462291891.3%–
12Cyprus1821462291891.3%–
13Monaco1811452291990.8%–
14Chile1791432292189.7%–
15Argentina1771412292388.7%–
16Brazil1761402292488.2%–
16Israel1761402292488.2%–
17Mexico1741382292687.2%–
18Andorra1731372292786.7%–
18San Marino1731372292786.7%–
19Bahamas1711352292985.6%–
20Uruguay1701342293085.1%–

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Trend is shown for ranks 1–10. Mobility bars are scaled between 150 and 195 so small differences are visible.

Methodology

How to read this ranking

Mobility Score

Visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA + eVisa destinations: everywhere you can go without a traditional visa.

World Reach

The share of the world's destinations you can visit without a traditional visa.

Rank & ties

Passports are ranked on the composite Mobility Score, with ties broken by visa-free count.

Key insights

What the 2026 ranking tells us

Singapore Leads the World

Singapore claims the top spot with an unmatched Mobility Score of 195, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 97.4% of the world. Its strategic diplomacy and strong international relations continue to expand travel freedom for its citizens.

UAE on the Rise

The United Arab Emirates continues its remarkable ascent, now ranked 9th with 185 destinations. The UAE passport has gained visa-free access to more countries than any other passport over the past decade.

European Passports Dominate

All 27 European Union member states appear in the top 20 ranks — 27 of the 49 passports listed. The Schengen Area's collective visa liberalization agreements benefit all EU member states equally.

Passport Power & Economy

There is a strong correlation between a country's economic development and its passport power. Higher-ranked passports enable easier business travel, tourism, and economic exchange, creating a virtuous cycle of global engagement.

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FAQ

Passport ranking questions

The Mobility Score represents the total number of countries and territories that a passport holder can visit without obtaining a traditional visa. It includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), and eVisa. A higher score means greater travel freedom.

Singapore holds the strongest passport in 2026 with a Mobility Score of 195, granting access to 159 visa-free destinations, 22 visa-on-arrival destinations, and 9 eTA-eligible territories. Singapore citizens can visit 97.4% of the world without a traditional visa.

The United States passport has seen a relative decline as other countries have expanded their visa-free networks more aggressively. While the US still has strong passport power (ranked 8th with 186 destinations), it has been surpassed by nations like Singapore, Japan, and several European countries that have negotiated broader visa-waiver agreements.

Passport rankings are calculated by counting the number of destinations accessible without a prior visa. The three main categories are: (1) Visa-Free - enter with just a passport, (2) Visa on Arrival - obtain a visa upon arrival, and (3) eTA - Electronic Travel Authorization obtained online before travel. The Mobility Score is the sum of all three categories.

The official Henley Passport Index is available at henleyglobal.com/passport-index. The Passport Index by Arton Capital is available at passportindex.org. Both sources are updated regularly throughout the year as visa policies change.

Yes, passport rankings can change at any time as countries update their visa policies. New visa-waiver agreements, diplomatic changes, and policy shifts can affect a passport's Mobility Score. Our ranking is updated regularly to reflect the latest policy changes.

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