Which country has the strongest passport in 2026?

Singapore holds the top position in the 2026 Global Passport Index with visa-free access to 195 countries and a Travel Freedom Score of 100. Japan and South Korea follow closely at rank 2, each with access to 193 countries.

How is passport strength calculated?

Passport strength is calculated using the Travel Freedom Score, which counts the total number of countries accessible without a prior visa — including visa-free, eVisa, and visa-on-arrival destinations. The score is weighted: visa-free access counts more than eVisa, which counts more than visa on arrival.

What is the difference between visa-free and eVisa access?

Visa-free means you can enter a country simply by showing your passport — no prior application needed. An eVisa requires a short online application (usually 24–72 hours before travel) and a fee, but no embassy visit. Both types count toward a passport's overall access count.

How often is the passport index updated?

VizaHunt updates passport rankings monthly based on official government announcements, new bilateral visa waiver agreements, and embassy policy changes. Rankings reflect the current state of travel permissions, not historical data.

109 Passports Ranked · Updated April 2026

Global Passport Index 2026: Passport Power Rankings

Every passport ranked by visa-free country count, eVisa access, visa on arrival options, and our proprietary Travel Freedom Score. The definitive passport strength ranking used by travelers, immigration advisors, and researchers worldwide.

109

Passports Tracked

195

Destinations

250+

Data Points

Apr 2026

Last Updated

Methodology: The Travel Freedom Score (0–100) weights visa-free access (60%), eVisa availability (25%), visa-on-arrival options (10%), and reciprocity quality (5%). Rankings are compiled from bilateral visa waiver data, government immigration portals, and VizaHunt's own database of 250+ verified country-pair routes. A score of 100 represents unrestricted global access. Singapore currently holds the highest position.

The 2026 VizaHunt Global Passport Index ranks 109 passports by their real-world travel freedom, not just a raw visa-free count, but a weighted Travel Freedom Score that accounts for eVisa access, visa-on-arrival options, and reciprocity quality. Singapore, Japan, and leading EU passports consistently dominate the top positions. Click any passport to see a full destination-by-destination breakdown.

Rank	Country	Visa-Free	eVisa	On Arrival	Score	Change
#1	Singapore	195	0	0	100
#2	Japan	193	1	0	98.5
#2	South Korea	193	1	0	98.5
#3	GermanySCHENGEN	192	1	0	97.5
#3	DenmarkSCHENGEN	192	1	0	97.5
#3	FinlandSCHENGEN	192	1	0	97.5
#3	FranceSCHENGEN	192	1	0	97.5
#3	Ireland	192	1	0	97.5
#3	ItalySCHENGEN	192	1	0	97.5
#3	SpainSCHENGEN	192	1	0	97.5
#4	SwedenSCHENGEN	191	2	0	97
#4	AustriaSCHENGEN	191	2	0	97
#4	NetherlandsSCHENGEN	191	2	0	97
#4	United Kingdom	191	2	0	97
#5	United States	186	5	3	96.5
#6	Canada	185	5	2	96
#7	NorwaySCHENGEN	184	4	2	95.5
#7	SwitzerlandSCHENGEN	184	4	2	95.5
#7	Australia	184	4	2	95.5
#7	New Zealand	184	4	2	95.5
#8	BelgiumSCHENGEN	183	4	3	95
#8	PortugalSCHENGEN	183	4	3	95
#8	Czech RepublicSCHENGEN	183	4	3	95
#8	GreeceSCHENGEN	183	4	3	95
#8	PolandSCHENGEN	183	4	3	95
#9	HungarySCHENGEN	182	4	3	94.5
#9	LithuaniaSCHENGEN	182	4	3	94.5
#9	SlovakiaSCHENGEN	182	4	3	94.5
#9	LatviaSCHENGEN	182	4	3	94.5
#9	SloveniaSCHENGEN	182	4	3	94.5
#9	LuxembourgSCHENGEN	182	4	3	94.5
#9	IcelandSCHENGEN	182	4	3	94.5
#10	United Arab EmiratesGCC	183	6	4	94	2
#10	EstoniaSCHENGEN	181	4	4	94
#10	MaltaSCHENGEN	181	4	4	94
#12	Malaysia	179	6	5	92.5	1
#13	Hong Kong	168	8	7	90
#15	Chile	170	7	5	89.5
#15	Palestine	170	7	5	89.5
#17	QatarGCC	166	9	7	87	3
#17	Uruguay	164	8	6	87
#18	Brazil	162	9	7	86.5
#18	Argentina	162	9	7	86.5
#19	BahrainGCC	162	9	7	86	2
#20	Mexico	158	10	8	85.5
#21	Costa Rica	155	10	8	84
#22	KuwaitGCC	155	10	8	83.5	1
#23	Panama	142	12	9	82
#24	Colombia	140	12	10	81.5	1
#25	OmanGCC	150	10	9	81	1
#26	Peru	136	12	10	79.5
#27	Paraguay	130	11	10	78.5
#28	Thailand	80	34	34	78	2
#29	Trinidad and Tobago	128	11	10	77.5
#30	Serbia	126	13	10	76.5
#31	Ukraine	124	13	12	76	2
#32	Taiwan	122	14	11	74.5	1
#35	Dominican Republic	118	13	12	73
#36	Guatemala	115	12	11	72.5
#37	Turkey	126	12	15	72
#38	Georgia	120	15	14	71.5	3
#39	North Macedonia	118	14	13	71
#40	Ecuador	114	12	11	70.5
#42	Armenia	110	14	15	69	1
#43	Kazakhstan	106	12	14	68.5
#44	Russia	118	11	13	68	3
#45	Azerbaijan	104	13	16	67.5
#45	Saudi ArabiaGCC	94	22	26	66	6
#46	Belarus	108	11	12	67	3
#47	Moldova	113	11	12	66.5
#50	Tunisia	68	18	22	57.5	1
#51	Uzbekistan	74	20	18	57	4
#52	South Africa	102	14	15	62
#54	Kenya	72	20	30	54.5	2
#56	China	82	18	20	55.5	3
#58	Morocco	76	16	20	53
#60	Jordan	74	15	20	52	1
#60	Indonesia	72	17	22	52.5
#62	Tanzania	60	25	30	52	1
#63	Rwanda	58	28	32	51.5	5
#65	Algeria	56	14	18	50.5
#66	Senegal	60	18	25	50
#68	Bolivia	84	14	18	49.5
#69	Ghana	68	14	22	49.5
#70	Ivory Coast	58	16	24	49
#71	Cameroon	54	15	22	48.5
#72	Mongolia	62	18	20	48
#74	Philippines	62	15	20	47.5
#75	India	60	18	26	47	1
#76	Uganda	50	20	28	46.5
#80	Vietnam	54	14	18	43
#82	Cambodia	52	13	18	42
#84	Egypt	52	13	16	41.5	1
#86	Mozambique	44	20	25	40.5
#88	Myanmar	48	12	15	39.5
#89	Ethiopia	48	12	14	39
#90	Nigeria	46	11	14	38
#91	Zimbabwe	44	12	16	37.5
#92	Palestine	44	10	14	37
#93	Sri Lanka	42	12	20	36.5
#95	Bangladesh	40	11	15	35.5
#96	Nepal	38	12	18	35
#97	Lebanon	38	10	14	34
#100	Pakistan	32	9	12	30
#103	Iran	30	8	12	28.5
#105	Iraq	28	7	10	27
#107	Yemen	27	6	8	25.5
#108	Syria	26	6	8	24.5
#111	Afghanistan	26	5	7	23

Compare Passport Strength Side-by-Side

View a detailed side-by-side comparison of passport power, visa-free country counts, eVisa access, and Travel Freedom Score for any two passports.

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Data Sources

Bilateral visa waiver agreements compiled from government immigration portals, embassy databases, and IATA Travel Centre. Data verified against official sources and updated monthly.

Accuracy & Disclaimer

Rankings reflect visa-free access counts as of April 2026. Individual travel eligibility may differ based on personal circumstances. Always verify requirements with the destination embassy before travel.

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