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Global passport mobility rankings

Overview

The 2026 Passport Reports data provides updated global mobility rankings, highlighting varying levels of visa-free access across different nations.

Earlier data showed the Solomon Islands ranking 59th globally with a mobility score of 137, providing access to 69.2% of destinations. Within Oceania, it ranked third among 14 countries. Malawi was ranked 118th globally with a mobility score of 76, representing a slight decline in mobility compared to 2025.

Subsequent reports detailed further disparities, noting the Swiss passport ranked 9th globally with a mobility score of 173, maintaining 100% access to Europe, South America, the Caribbean, North America, and the Gulf states. Conversely, the Sri Lankan passport ranked 169th with a mobility score of 53, requiring visas for 145 destinations. The United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Spain were identified as the top-ranked nations.

Entities

Solomon Islands · Malawi · Africa · Oceania

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Passport Reports ranks Swiss passport 9th and Sri Lankan passport 169th

    Passport Reports data shows the Swiss passport ranked 9th globally with high mobility, while Sri Lanka's passport ranks 169th, reflecting significant differences in international visa-free access.

  2. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Solomon Islands and Malawi passport rankings released for 2026

    The 2026 Passport Reports rank the Solomon Islands 59th globally and Malawi 118th, detailing their respective visa-free access and regional mobility scores.

Sources

abouttravel.ch · lfm.ch · maravipost.com · newswire.lk · sundayisles.islesmedia.net · viaggiamo.it · watson.ch