The World's Most Powerful Passports for 2026: Greece's Position

According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Singapore holds the top spot, allowing entry to 192 countries without a visa. Japan and South Korea follow with 188 destinations.

Greece is in fourth place along with other European countries, offering access to 185 destinations visa-free.

The United Arab Emirates recorded the largest increase in the ranking, adding 149 new visa-free destinations since 2006.

The United Kingdom recorded the largest annual loss, with its citizens able to travel without a visa to 182 destinations, eight fewer than last year.

The United States returned to 10th place with 179 destinations.

Top 10 most powerful passports for 2026:

1. Singapore (192)
2. Japan, South Korea (188)
3. Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland (186)
4. Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway (185)
5. Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates (184)
6. Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Malta, New Zealand, Poland (183)
7. Australia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom (182)
8. Canada, Iceland, Lithuania (181)
9. Malaysia (180)
10. United States (179)