Henley Passport Index 2026: Global Mobility Rankings
Henley & Partners, a leading international advisory firm, has released the 2026 update of its Henley Passport Index, one of the world's most authoritative global mobility rankings. The index measures the "power" of 199 passports based on the number of destinations accessible without a prior visa. The data is sourced from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and complemented by the firm's analysis, covering 227 destinations worldwide.
Beyond a mere administrative ranking, the Henley Passport Index has become a powerful tool for geopolitical and diplomatic analysis. It reflects a country's ability to negotiate visa-free travel agreements, strengthen its international influence, and ensure its citizens a varying degree of freedom of movement.
Singapore Tops the List, with Asia and Europe Dominating the Top 10
Not surprisingly, Singapore retains its position as the world's most powerful passport, with access to 192 destinations without a visa. Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates share the second spot with 187 destinations, solidifying the rise of Asian and Gulf countries in global mobility dynamics.
Sweden completes the top three with 186 destinations, while a large group of European countries occupy the fourth spot with 185 destinations, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Norway. This concentration underscores the central role of the European space in international freedom of movement.
The United States maintains its position in the top 10, ranking 10th with 179 destinations accessible without a visa, illustrating a slight relative decline compared to several Asian and European countries.
Tunisia Ahead of Algeria, but Behind Morocco
In the 2026 ranking, Tunisia ranks 69th globally, with 66 destinations accessible without a prior visa. The Tunisian passport occupies an intermediate position, both stable and relatively competitive at the African and Arab levels.
This performance reflects the country's diplomatic efforts in opening up and cooperating internationally, although Tunisia remains far from the standards of European or the most advanced Asian economies.
In regional comparison, Morocco ranks ahead of Tunisia, at 64th globally, with 71 destinations accessible without a visa. Morocco confirms a more advanced dynamic in international mobility agreements.
Conversely, Algeria ranks 79th globally, with 55 destinations accessible without a visa, a level below that of its two Maghreb neighbors. The gap between the three countries highlights different diplomatic strategies and international integration levels, directly translating into the freedom of movement of their citizens.
A Persistent Global Divide
While the top of the ranking reflects strong international mobility, the bottom of the index highlights profound inequalities. At the other end of the ranking, Yemen ranks 99th, with 31 destinations accessible without a visa. Pakistan follows at 100th, with 30 destinations, while Iraq ranks 101st, with 29 destinations.
Syria ranks 102nd, with only 26 destinations accessible without a prior visa. Finally, Afghanistan closes the global ranking, with 23 destinations, recording the largest gap with Singapore, a difference of 169 destinations.
These gaps reflect deep disparities in political stability, diplomatic relations, and international integration. Henley & Partners notes, however, that visa-free access does not always mean the absence of all formalities, with some countries imposing electronic authorizations, online declarations, or specific entry conditions.
In this context, the Henley Passport Index 2026 confirms a global trend: international mobility remains strongly unequal, structured by diplomatic and economic power dynamics that evolve gradually but slowly.
