Singapore Tops 2026 Henley Passport Index

Singapore holds the title of the world's most powerful passport in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 out of 227 destinations worldwide. The annual ranking, released this week and based on data from the International Air Transport Association, underscores Asia's growing influence in global mobility while highlighting a stark divide between the strongest and weakest passports.

Japan and South Korea share second place, with access to 188 destinations each. European nations dominate the subsequent tiers: Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland tie for third with 186 destinations. An unprecedented 10 countries, including Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Norway, are tied for fourth with 185 destinations. Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and the United Arab Emirates follow in fifth place, offering 184 destinations visa-free.

New Zealand, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Malta and Poland share sixth place with 183 destinations, placing New Zealand at 24th overall, a drop from its 17th ranking in 2025 when it had access to 190 destinations. Australia, Latvia,...