The article discusses the Henley Passport Index for July 2026, which ranks passports based on the number of countries their holders can visit without needing a visa or facing special restrictions. The index was compiled by Henley & Partners, a leading firm in citizenship management. Slovenia is ranked seventh, allowing access to 183 destinations without significant travel barriers. Top-ranked passports include Singapore (192 destinations), Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates (188 destinations). At the lower end, North Korea, Nepal, Palestine, Somalia, Yemen, Pakistan, Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan have passports granting access to fewer than 40 destinations. The article notes there are officially 195 sovereign states recognized globally, including two observer states.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from Henley & Partners and provides a neutral ranking of passports without overtly favoring any country or ideology. It includes both high-ranking and low-ranking passports, offering a balanced view of global passport mobility.
