The World’s Most Powerful Passports (2016 vs. 2026)
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The World’s Most Powerful Passports (2016 vs. 2026)
The World’s Most Powerful Passports (2016 vs. 2026) Key Takeaways Singapore holds the world’s most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to 192 destinations in 2026. The UAE has added 153 visa-free destinations over the past 20 years, one of the largest gains in global mobility. Asian passports occupy the top four positions in 2026, led by Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and the UAE. A passport’s strength is typically measured by the num…
For the twentieth year in a row, Henley & Partners unveiled its index of the world's most powerful passports. Against the backdrop of wars in Ukraine or the Middle East, destinations accessible with a passport have on average doubled.
Canadian passport outranks US passport in global access
Canada now ranks number 7 in the world in terms of passport power with access to 183 countries according to the 20th anniversary edition of the The Henley Passport Index. In 2025, Canada ranked as 8th in the world when it came to passport power. The UK has climbed one place to 6th after securing visa-free access to China and Malawi, while Canada has risen to 7th following similar gains. The United States remains in 10th place and is now one of t…
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