The Henley Passport Index 2026 has ranked the world’s most powerful passports, with Singapore again claiming the top spot with visa-free access to 192 destinations.
Greece joins a group of 10 European nations tied for fourth place, while Australia drops to seventh, granting its citizens access to 182 visa-free destinations.
The United States returned to the top 10 after briefly falling out but has experienced a long-term decline, losing six destinations over the past two decades.
Experts note the changes reflect broader geopolitical shifts, with passport power linked to political stability and diplomatic credibility.
The index highlights a widening global mobility gap: Afghanistan ranks last with access to just 24 destinations, while countries like the UAE, Albania, and Ukraine have gained significant visa-free access through diplomatic engagement and regional integration.
Australia, alongside Canada, New Zealand, and Japan, ranks among the countries with the widest gap between outbound travel freedom and inbound openness, as US proposals may soon impose stricter entry requirements for travellers from allied nations.
