10 Countries with the Strongest Passports Early 2026, Singapore Takes the Top Spot
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Henley & Partners updated the list of countries with the strongest passports in the world in January 2026.
Early this year, the top position is still held by Singapore, whose passport offers visa-free access to 192 countries.
The next positions are held by Japanese and South Korean passports, with visa-free access to 188 countries each.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian passport ranks 64th globally, with visa-free access to 73 countries.
With visa-free access, passport holders do not need to apply for or pay for a visa before departure. Entry permits can be obtained upon arrival (visa on arrival) or simply through an electronic travel authorization (electronic travel authorization/ETA).
Here is the list of the top 10 passports with the most visa-free access in the world at the beginning of 2026, according to Henley & Partners data:
- Singapore: 192 countries
- Japan: 188 countries
- South Korea: 188 countries
- Denmark: 186 countries
- Luxembourg: 186 countries
- Spain: 186 countries
- Sweden: 186 countries
- Switzerland: 186 countries
- Austria: 185 countries
- Belgium: 185 countries
Henley & Partners compiles this passport strength index based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The index covers 199 different passports and 227 travel destinations. The index report is updated monthly or when there are changes in visa policies.
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