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Singapore Tops 2026 Henley Passport Index as Germany Slips and U.S. Reenters Top 10

Built on IATA data, the latest update underscores widening gaps in global mobility.

Overview

  • Singapore ranks first with visa-free access to 192 destinations, followed by Japan and South Korea in second with 188, and Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland and Sweden sharing third with 186.
  • Germany falls to fourth place with 185 visa-free destinations, three fewer than in 2025.
  • The United States moves back into tenth place, offering visa-free travel to 179 countries after missing the top ten last year.
  • The United Arab Emirates climbs to fifth with access to 184 destinations, continuing its long-term rise in global mobility.
  • Henley’s index covers 199 passports and 227 destinations using IATA data, while a separate Arton Capital ranking places the UAE first due to different methodology.