This country tops the list of the most powerful passports.

On July 22, 2026, Singapore retained its position as the world's most powerful passport, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The index, which ranks countries based on the number of destinations their citizens can access without a visa or with a visa upon arrival, showed that Singapore’s passport allows entry to 192 countries. Slovenia ranked seventh among all nations, marking a notable improvement from its previous standing. The report highlighted that the United States had fallen significantly in the rankings, moving from first place, shared previously with Denmark and Finland, to tenth position. Over the past two decades, the U.S. has lost considerable ground in terms of passport power. Meanwhile, Slovenia climbed from 17th to 7th place, reflecting progress in international mobility. Croatia, too, made substantial gains, advancing 20 positions over the same period. Second place was shared by the United Arab Emirates, Japan, and South Korea, each offering access to 188 destinations. Sweden followed in third place with 187 destinations, while Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, and Spain jointly held fourth place with 186 destinations. Fifth place was occupied by Austria, Greece, Malta, Portugal, and Switzerland, allowing travel to 185 countries. Sixth place went to Hungary, Poland, and the United Kingdom, which offer access to 184 destinations. Slovenia joined Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Slovakia in seventh place, granting citizens access to 183 destinations. Eighth place was shared by Croatia and Estonia, both offering access to 182 destinations. Ninth place was taken by Liechtenstein and Lithuania, each providing access to 181 destinations. Tenth place was shared by the United States and Iceland, with access to 180 destinations. The report emphasized the rapid rise of the United Arab Emirates, which increased the number of visa-free destinations available to its citizens by more than 150 over the last two decades. This growth has positioned the UAE among the top-ranking countries in the index. Conversely, Afghanistan remained at the bottom of the list, with its citizens able to travel to just 22 countries without a visa or with a visa upon arrival. The report also compared these results with the Global Peace Index, compiled by the Institute for Economics & Peace. It noted a strong correlation between a country’s level of peace and the strength of its passport. While the United States and Israel ranked relatively low on the Global Peace Index, they maintained relatively strong passports due to long-standing diplomatic influence, economic power, and public trust in institutions. The findings underscore the complex interplay between geopolitical stability, economic strength, and international relations in determining the effectiveness of a nation’s passport. As global dynamics continue to shift, the rankings of passports will likely evolve, reflecting changes in political alliances, economic conditions, and diplomatic efforts. For now, Singapore remains the most powerful passport, while Slovenia continues to make strides toward greater international mobility.