We are all globally connected and a passport is the main travel document that allows a person to travel in foreign land. Therefore a country’s passport strength holds immense importance for their citizens. The stronger the passport, the more countries you can visit! The power is typically measured by the number of destinations its holder can visit either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival.



On this note, let’s have a look at the world’s strongest passports.



Singapore (193 Destinations)





Singapore tops the chart of the world’s strongest passports for a long time now, and continues to lead global rankings with visa-free access to 193 destinations. The Singaporean passport holder can visit countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond. The country’s strong diplomatic ties and economic stability allows the highest freedom of movement in the world.



South Korea (190 Destinations)






South Korea’s passport holds the number two spot on the list by allowing access to 190 destinations. This means Korean passport holders enjoy simplified entry into the EU, the UK, and many countries in the Americas. This high mobility reflects South Korea’s strategic diplomatic relationships. For Korean digital nomads, students, and business travelers, it is a boon.




Japan (189 Destinations)





Japan is on the number third position on the list with access to 189 destinations. Despite the slight drop, the Japanese passport remains one of the most respected travel documents. Japanese travellers enjoy particularly smooth access to Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.



The European Power Group (Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland)

(187 Destinations)






13 European countries share the fourth spot on the prestigious list, each offering visa-free access to 187 destinations. This block shows the combined power of strong economies on a global platform. From a travel perspective, these passports make international movement exceptionally easy.



Austria, Greece, Norway, Portugal, Sweden (186 Destinations)



5 European nations share the fifth spot on the list with access to 186 destinations. The slight difference in rank compared to their European neighbors reflects subtle variations in diplomatic agreements. Nevertheless, passport holders from these countries enjoy remarkable global mobility.




Hungary, Malta, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia (185 Destinations)





Together these countries share the sixth spot on the list, each allowing access to 185 destinations. Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Malta benefit from EU membership, which inherently boosts passport power. For travellers from these nations, the passport strength allows international travel quite easy.



Australia, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, UAE, UK (184 Destinations)


Australia, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, UAE, UK together share the seventh spot on the list by allowing access to 184 destinations. The United Arab Emirates has made a remarkable ascent in passport rankings over the past decade. For these passport holders, navigating international borders is comfortable.



Canada and Latvia (183 Destinations)





Canada and Latvia share the eighth spot on the list with access to 183 countries. Latvia, an EU member, shares the spot due to Schengen benefits. Canadian and Latvian citizens enjoy easy travel to major destinations including the US, Europe, and Asia.



Liechtenstein and Lithuania (182 Destinations)



Liechtenstein and Lithuania, despite being one of the world’s smallest nations, enjoy strong passports with easy access to 182 countries. Lithuania, another EU nation, similarly enjoys widespread visa-free privileges. Both countries provide excellent travel ease.




Iceland and Malaysia (181 Destinations)


Iceland’s passport reflects the Nordic region’s diplomatic consistency and strong global partnerships. For Malaysians and Icelanders, this means an easy and hassle-free international travel.