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Global passport mobility rankings

Overview

A study by Passport Reports has ranked the world’s strongest passports based on mobility scores, which include visa-free access, electronic travel authorizations (ETA), and visas on arrival. The United Arab Emirates and Singapore hold the top two positions globally. Spain is ranked third overall and is identified as the strongest European passport, achieving a mobility score of 174. Spanish citizens can travel to 121 countries without a visa and 42 with a visa on arrival. The Spanish passport holds the top position among Schengen, NATO, OECD, and euro-using members, providing 100% access to Europe, South America, the Caribbean, North America, Oceania, and the Gulf States. Other high-ranking nations include Luxembourg in fifth place, with a score of 173, allowing access to 122 visa-free destinations and 41 via visa on arrival. Belgium and France share sixth position, with Belgium ranking third among European nations and within NATO and the OECD. Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden share seventh place, all with mobility scores of 173. In the 2026 rankings, Portugal has reached ninth place with a mobility index of 173, providing access to 87.4% of the globe. This includes 119 destinations with visa-free access, 43 through visa-on-arrival or simplified regimes, and 11 via electronic travel authorization. Within Europe, Portugal ranks 12th among 47 countries, achieving 100% regional coverage, as well as total coverage in South America, the Caribbean, the Gulf countries, and North America. Recent data highlights the Italian passport rising to seventh place in the 2026 rankings with a mobility score of 173. The Italian passport provides access to 87.4% of the 199 destinations analyzed, including 120 destinations visa-free, 42 via visa-on-arrival or simplified procedures, and 11 via electronic travel authorization. Italy ranks eighth among 47 European countries and third among G7 and G20 nations.

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Passport Reports · Lithuania · United Arab Emirates · Russia · Spain

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Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Italian passport rises to seventh globally in 2026 mobility rankings

    The Italian passport has risen to seventh globally in the 2026 mobility rankings, offering visa-free or facilitated access to 87.4% of destinations worldwide.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Portugal ranks 9th in global passport mobility index

    Portugal ranks 9th globally in the 2026 passport rankings, offering visa-free or simplified access to 173 destinations, representing 87.4% of global mobility.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Spain and Belgium rank among world's top passports for global mobility

    A Passport Reports study ranks the Spanish passport third and the Belgian passport sixth globally for mobility and visa-free access.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Spain ranks as Europe's strongest passport in global mobility study

    Passport Reports' latest study ranks the UAE and Singapore as the world's strongest passports, with Spain leading Europe in mobility and ranking third globally.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Lithuanian passport rises to 23rd place in global ranking

    Lithuania's passport has risen to 23rd place globally with a mobility score of 170, offering 85.9 percent access to destinations, including full visa-free access within Europe.

Sources

buongiornosuedtirol.it · deferias.pt · es.euronews.com · euronews.com · expreso.info · genteditalia.org · hrportugal.sapo.pt · hu.euronews.com · it.euronews.com · oslobodjenje.ba · paninfo.lt · pisanotizie.it · pt.euronews.com · sapo.pt · takagazete.com.tr · thebulletin.be · turizmnews.com · udiena.lt · viaggiamo.it · zenit.ba

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