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Henley Passport Index global rankings

Overview

The Henley Passport Index provides updated rankings regarding global mobility and visa-free travel access.

In October 2026, the Slovak passport was ranked seventh globally, tied with several nations including Australia and Canada. This ranking allows Slovak citizens to travel to 183 destinations without a pre-arranged visa, placing the nation ahead of the United States. Singapore remains the index leader.

During the same period, the Vietnamese passport was ranked 89th globally. While the ranking had improved to 84th in March 2026, it declined to its current position, providing access to approximately 49 to 50 destinations under eased entry conditions.

Entities

Henley Passport Index · Thailand · International Air Transport Association · Vietnam · Singapore

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Vietnam passport ranks 89th in Henley Passport Index

    Vietnam's passport has dropped to 89th place in the Henley Passport Index, allowing citizens access to roughly 49–50 destinations without prior visa requirements.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Slovak passport ranks among world's strongest in new index

    Slovakia ranks seventh globally in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index, allowing visa-free travel to 183 destinations, surpassing the United States.

Sources

cafef.vn · interez.sk · soha.vn · topky.sk