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Global passport mobility rankings

Overview

The 2026 Passport Reports provide updated global mobility rankings, highlighting varying levels of visa-free access across different nations. The United Arab Emirates holds the top position with a mobility score of 182, allowing citizens to enter 138 destinations visa-free and 44 through other arrangements. Malaysia and Singapore share second place with a score of 175, while Spain follows in third with 174. Other high-ranking passports include Switzerland at 9th, Hungary at 15th, and the Swiss passport, which maintains 100% access to Europe, South America, the Caribbean, North America, and the Gulf states.

At the lower end of the rankings, the Solomon Islands is positioned 59th with a score of 137, and Malawi ranks 118th with a score of 76. The Senegalese passport is ranked 154th, while the Sri Lankan passport is 169th. The weakest passports globally belong to Yemen, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan, with Afghanistan ranking last.

Beyond travel mobility, the UAE achieved third place globally in the Nomad Capitalist Lifestyle Index, trailing only Monaco and Andorra. The UAE also secured the top global position for its taxation environment, scoring 96 out of 100. In the same lifestyle index, several African nations were identified as attractive relocation destinations, with the Seychelles ranking 12th, Mauritius 17th, Cape Verde 36th, and Botswana 44th.

Entities

Singapore · United Arab Emirates · Arton Capital · Passport Reports · Nomad Capitalist

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Malaysia and Singapore are tied for second place with a Mobility Score of 175.
[● 2 SOURCES] Malaysia's passport provides access to 129 visa-free destinations and 46 visa-on-arrival or ETA destinations.
[● 2 SOURCES] Indonesia is ranked 56th globally with a Mobility Score of 89.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The United Arab Emirates holds the first rank with a Mobility Score of 182.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia's passport provides access to 49 visa-free destinations and 40 visa-on-arrival destinations.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Malaysia's rise to second place reflects global confidence in the country's stability, security, and integrity.

Timeline

21 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
African nations featured in global livability and passport rankings
African nations like Seychelles and Mauritius are outperforming Western countries in livability rankings for 2026, while Senegal's passport mobility remains at 154th globally.
26 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
United Arab Emirates ranks top for passport power and third for global livability
The UAE has been ranked as having the world's most powerful passport for 2026 and the third-best place to live globally, leading the world in taxation rankings.
28 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
UAE leads 2026 global passport power rankings
The UAE, Singapore, and Japan lead the 2026 global passport rankings, offering the highest levels of visa-free international travel mobility.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Hungarian passport ranks 15th in global mobility index
The Hungarian passport ranks 15th globally, providing visa-free or simplified access to 172 destinations, according to the latest Passport Reports data.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Malaysia rises to second in 2026 global passport rankings
The 2026 Passport Index ranks Malaysia second globally with a Mobility Score of 175, while Indonesia holds the 56th position with a score of 89.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
Malaysia passport rises to second globally in 2026 rankings
Malaysia's passport has risen to second globally in the 2026 Passport Index, sharing the rank with Singapore with a mobility score of 175.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Swiss passport ranks ninth in global mobility index
The Swiss passport ranks ninth globally in the latest Passport Reports index, allowing visa-free or easy entry to 173 destinations. The UAE and Singapore lead the global rankings.
about 2 months 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 months 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.

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