The 2026 Henley Passport Index reveals which passports give you the greatest global mobility — based on how many destinations you can visit without a visa or with visa-on-arrival/ETA.

🔝 Top of the list:
• Singapore retains the #1 spot with visa-free access to 192 destinations, making it the most powerful passport in the world for 2026.
• Japan and South Korea share second place, both offering access to 188 countries.
• A group of European nations — including Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland — sit high in the rankings, showing how strong regional travel agreements boost mobility. (ivisa.com)

🌍 Other highlights:
• The United Arab Emirates has made one of the biggest long-term gains, climbing many places over the past two decades to rank among the world’s top passports.
• Traditional travel powerhouses like the United States still rank in the top 10, but with slightly less visa-free access than before.
• India’s passport has improved slightly but remains much lower on the list, highlighting how travel freedom still varies widely around the world. (The Times of India)

🌐 What this means for travellers:
Your passport can dramatically shape your travel plans — determining how easily you can hop between countries without planning for visas weeks in advance. Whether you’re a digital nomad, trip planner, or culture seeker, knowing where your passport stands helps you anticipate travel freedom and adventure opportunities in 2026.

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The world’s most powerful passports for 2026

1. Singapore (192 destinations) (above picture AI generated)
2. Japan, South Korea (188)
3. Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland (186)
4. Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway (185)
5. Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates (184)
6. Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Malta, New Zealand, Poland (183)
7. Australia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom (182)
8. Canada, Iceland, Lithuania (181)
9. Malaysia (180)
10. United States (179)

Source CNN – The world’s most powerful passports for 2026