A new Henley Passport Index report reveals how global access has shifted over two decades, with Asia and the Middle East rising in the passport power ranks as America declines.
Three dozen countries now offer greater freedom of movement for their citizens than the United States.
Passport Power Doubles as Global Peace Declines
Despite an impressive showing from Europe, Singapore claimed the top spot in the Henley Passport Index for a second year.
UAE passport tops 2026 Passport Index as world’s strongest, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 182 destinations and unmatched global travel freedom.
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From 35 to 188 visa-free destinations, the UAE passport’s 20-year rise makes it one of the world’s most powerful travel documents in 2026.
A symbol of global inequalities and shifting geopolitical fortunes, some passports offer their holders far more freedom to travel than others