The latest 2026 Henley Passport Index shows Singapore retaining its position as the world’s most powerful passport, while Asian and European countries continue to dominate the highest positions in the global ranking.
The index ranks passports according to the number of destinations their holders can enter without obtaining a visa before departure, making it a widely followed measure of global travel freedom.
Singaporean passport holders can access 192 destinations without a prior visa, placing the country at the top of the ranking. The United Arab Emirates has continued its rise, joining Japan and South Korea in second place.
The ranking also highlights the wide gap in global mobility. Afghanistan, which sits at the bottom, provides access to just 22 destinations without a prior visa. This creates a 170-destination difference between the world’s strongest and weakest passports.
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