Henley’s ranking of the world’s most “powerful” passports has been updated for June 2026.
Henley’s ranking of the world’s most “powerful” passports has been updated. In the June 2026 edition of the Henley Passport Index, Singapore remains in first place worldwide, with access to 192 destinations without needing a visa in advance.
Second place is shared by Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates, each with access to 188 destinations. Sweden follows in third place with 187 destinations, keeping Europe firmly represented among the top-ranked passports.
A large group of European countries ranks fourth, with access to 186 destinations without a prior visa. This group includes Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Spain.
Top 10 most powerful passports:
1. Singapore – 192
2. Japan, South Korea, United Arab Emirates – 188
3. Sweden – 187
4. Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain – 186
5. Austria, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Switzerland – 185
6. Hungary, Poland, United Kingdom – 184
7. Australia, Canada, Czechia, Latvia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Slovakia, Slovenia – 183
8. Croatia, Estonia – 182
9. Liechtenstein, Lithuania – 181
10. United States – 180
