The 2026 Worldwide Passport Ranking Index

How far can your passport take you?

Passport Atlas ranks all 199 passports in the world by travel freedom. In 2026 the United Arab Emirates passport is the most powerful, reaching 168 destinations without a prior visa. Search any country to see its rank, visa-free list and comparisons.

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Passports ranked
199
Ranking tiers
94
Top mobility score
168

At a glance

The state of global mobility

Key signals from across the index, updated for the 2026 landscape.

Global average

99

visa-free destinations per passport

Strongest region

Europe

149 average score

Biggest climber

United Arab Emirates

+6 destinations this year

Elite passports

45

with 150+ destinations

Strength distribution

  • Elite45
  • Strong28
  • Moderate40
  • Limited66
  • Restricted20

Hall of fame

The world's most powerful passports

The three passports offering the greatest travel freedom on the planet.

#2Flag of South Korea

South Korea

Seoul

166 destinations

#1Flag of United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

168 destinations

#2Flag of Spain

Spain

Madrid

166 destinations

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Biggest movers this year

Which passports gained and lost the most travel access over the past year.

Biggest climbers

Biggest fallers

By continent

Regional leaders

Average passport strength across every continent, with each regional frontrunner.

Europe

46 countries
149avg. score
Flag of SpainSpainRegional leader

North America

23 countries
119avg. score
Flag of CanadaCanadaRegional leader

South America

12 countries
116avg. score
Flag of BrazilBrazilRegional leader

Oceania

14 countries
110avg. score
Flag of New ZealandNew ZealandRegional leader

Asia

50 countries
80avg. score
Flag of United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab EmiratesRegional leader

Africa

54 countries
59avg. score
Flag of SeychellesSeychellesRegional leader

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Passport ranking FAQs

Which is the most powerful passport in 2026?

The United Arab Emirates passport is the most powerful in 2026, ranked #1 with a mobility score of 168. Its holders can reach 168 destinations visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What is a passport mobility score?

A mobility score is the number of destinations a passport holder can enter without arranging a visa in advance. It counts visa-free destinations, visa-on-arrival destinations, and destinations that only require an eTA (electronic travel authorization).

How many passports are ranked in the Passport Atlas index?

Passport Atlas ranks all 199 passports worldwide across 94 ranking tiers, from the strongest to the weakest. 45 passports reach the "Elite" tier with 150 or more destinations.

Which is the weakest passport in the world?

The Afghanistan passport is currently the weakest in the index, with a mobility score of 26 — meaning its holders can reach only 26 destinations without arranging a visa in advance.

How is the passport ranking calculated?

Passports are ranked by mobility score. Countries with the same score share a rank, and each distinct score forms a ranking tier. Scores are based on the Passport Index visa-requirement dataset covering every country pair.

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