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Malaysia rises to second in 2026 global passport rankings
According to the 2026 Passport Index Global Ranking, Malaysia has risen to the second position worldwide, sharing the rank with Singapore. The United Arab Emirates holds the top spot with a Mobility Score of 182. Malaysia's ranking reflects a Mobility Score of 175, granting its citizens access to 129 visa-free destinations and 46 destinations via visa-on-arrival or ETA.
Malaysian Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that this achievement reflects global confidence in the nation's stability, security, and integrity. He attributed the improvement to the efforts of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Immigration Department of Malaysia in maintaining high standards for travel documents.
In comparison, Indonesia is ranked 56th globally with a Mobility Score of 89. Indonesian passport holders have access to 49 visa-free destinations and 40 visa-on-arrival destinations. Indonesia's ranking currently sits below several other Southeast Asian nations, including Timor-Leste, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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Indonesia · Malaysia · Passport Index · Saifuddin Nasution Ismail · Singapore
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia's passport provides access to 49 visa-free destinations and 40 visa-on-arrival destinations. www.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Malaysia's rise to second place reflects global confidence in the country's stability, security, and integrity. www.malaysiadateline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Malaysia and Singapore are tied for second place with a Mobility Score of 175. bloggerborneo.com · www.malaysiadateline.com · www.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United Arab Emirates holds the first rank with a Mobility Score of 182. www.antaranews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Malaysia's passport provides access to 129 visa-free destinations and 46 visa-on-arrival or ETA destinations. bloggerborneo.com · www.antaranews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Indonesia is ranked 56th globally with a Mobility Score of 89. bloggerborneo.com · www.antaranews.com