Global passport ranking · Updated 12 October 2026
Passport Index 2026: The World Passport Ranking
The passport index ranks all 199 of the world's passports by how many of 227 destinations their holders can enter without a visa arranged in advance. In 2026, the Singapore passport is the strongest in the world, opening 193 destinations, while the Pakistani passport ranks 103rd with 29. The figures below follow the Henley Passport Index and update with each of its releases.
Strongest passports in the world 2026
These are the most powerful passports in 2026: the top 10 of the passport ranking, by the number of destinations open visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an electronic travel authority (eTA). Passports with the same score share a rank.
| Rank | Passport | Visa-free destinations | Visa-free · on arrival · eTA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Singapore | 193 | 154 · 25 · 14 |
| 2nd | Japan | 188 | 138 · 35 · 15 |
| 2nd | South Korea | 188 | 135 · 37 · 16 |
| 2nd | United Arab Emirates | 188 | 146 · 31 · 11 |
| 3rd | Sweden | 187 | 142 · 28 · 17 |
| 4th | Belgium | 186 | 143 · 26 · 17 |
| 4th | Denmark | 186 | 142 · 27 · 17 |
| 4th | Finland | 186 | 142 · 27 · 17 |
| 4th | France | 186 | 144 · 26 · 16 |
| 4th | Germany | 186 | 142 · 27 · 17 |
Pakistan passport ranking 2026
The Pakistani passport ranks 103rd of 199 on the passport index, with access to 29 of 227 destinations without a visa obtained in advance: 11 visa-free, 15 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA. For the other 197 destinations, Pakistani passport holders need a visa before travelling, 60 of which can be applied for online.
How the Pakistani passport compares with its neighbours and with common destinations for Pakistanis:
| Rank | Passport | Visa-free destinations | Visa-free · on arrival · eTA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103rd | Pakistan | 29 | 11 · 15 · 3 |
| 84th | India | 55 | 26 · 26 · 3 |
| 99th | Bangladesh | 35 | 17 · 14 · 4 |
| 100th | Nepal | 34 | 12 · 19 · 3 |
| 97th | Sri Lanka | 38 | 17 · 18 · 3 |
| 106th | Afghanistan | 22 | 4 · 15 · 3 |
| 2nd | United Arab Emirates | 188 | 146 · 31 · 11 |
| 51st | Türkiye | 112 | 73 · 33 · 6 |
| 57th | Saudi Arabia | 90 | 58 · 24 · 8 |
Visa-free countries for Pakistani passport holders (2026 list)
With a Pakistani passport you can visit 29 destinations without arranging a visa before you travel. Entry conditions such as passport validity, return tickets and length of stay still apply and change often, so confirm them with the destination's embassy or your airline before you book.
Visa-free (11)
- Barbados
- Cook Islands
- Dominica
- Haiti
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- Rwanda
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- The Gambia
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vanuatu
Visa on arrival (15)
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Comoro Islands
- Djibouti
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Niue
- Palau Islands
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
Electronic travel authority, eTA (3)
- Kenya
- Seychelles
- Sri Lanka
Weakest passports in the world 2026
The 10 lowest-ranked passports in the 2026 passport index, weakest first.
| Rank | Passport | Visa-free destinations | Visa-free · on arrival · eTA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106th | Afghanistan | 22 | 4 · 15 · 3 |
| 105th | Syria | 25 | 6 · 17 · 2 |
| 104th | Iraq | 28 | 9 · 16 · 3 |
| 103rd | Pakistan | 29 | 11 · 15 · 3 |
| 102nd | Yemen | 30 | 8 · 19 · 3 |
| 101st | Somalia | 32 | 10 · 18 · 4 |
| 100th | Nepal | 34 | 12 · 19 · 3 |
| 99th | North Korea | 35 | 8 · 25 · 2 |
| 99th | Bangladesh | 35 | 17 · 14 · 4 |
| 98th | Palestinian Territory | 37 | 14 · 20 · 3 |
How the passport index is calculated
Each passport is scored by counting the destinations its holder can enter without a visa obtained beforehand: visa-free entry, a visa on arrival, and an electronic travel authority all count. Destinations that need a visa before travel, including e-visas applied for online, do not. The passports are then ranked by that score, and passports with equal scores share a rank, which is why 199 passports fill fewer than 199 positions.
This index follows the Henley Passport Index, which scores 199 passports against 227 travel destinations. Use the interactive index above to filter by region, compare any two passports side by side, or see which passports open Schengen, the US and the UK.
How to get a stronger second passport
Citizenship by investment programmes grant citizenship, and with it a passport, in return for an approved investment or government contribution. These are the passports from the programmes we advise on, ranked, with how many more destinations each opens than the 29 open to a Pakistani passport:
| Programme | Passport rank | Visa-free destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina citizenship by investment | 16th | 169 +140 |
| St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment | 22nd | 157 +128 |
| Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment | 24th | 154 +125 |
| Grenada citizenship by investment | 27th | 148 +119 |
| Dominica citizenship by investment | 30th | 144 +115 |
| St. Lucia citizenship by investment | 31st | 143 +114 |
| Turkey citizenship by investment | 51st | 112 +83 |
| Nauru citizenship by investment | 62nd | 83 +54 |
Each programme has its own investment options, family rules and processing times, and whether you can keep your current citizenship depends on the laws of both countries. Compare citizenship by investment programmes or talk to an advisor about which second passport fits you.
Passport index: frequently asked questions
Which is the strongest passport in the world in 2026?
The Singapore passport is the strongest in 2026, with access to 193 of 227 destinations without a visa arranged in advance. Japan, South Korea and United Arab Emirates share second place.
What is the rank of the Pakistani passport in 2026?
The Pakistani passport ranks 103rd of 199 passports, with access to 29 destinations: 11 visa-free, 15 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an electronic travel authority (eTA).
How many countries can Pakistani passport holders visit without a visa?
Pakistani passport holders can visit 29 destinations without arranging a visa before travel. 11 are visa-free, including Barbados, Cook Islands, Dominica, Haiti and Micronesia.
Which is the weakest passport in the world?
The Afghanistan passport is the weakest in 2026, ranked 106th with access to 22 destinations without a visa in advance.
How is the passport index calculated?
Each passport is scored by the number of destinations its holder can enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an electronic travel authority, out of 227 destinations. Passports are ranked by that score, and passports with equal scores share a rank. The figures follow the Henley Passport Index.
How can a Pakistani get a second, stronger passport?
Citizenship by investment programmes grant citizenship, and a passport, in return for an approved investment or government contribution. Of the programmes we advise on, the Argentina passport ranks highest, at 16th with 169 destinations.