World's strongest passports in October 2026: Top 5 countries ranked

The Henley Passport Index ranks passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without obtaining a visa in advance. The October 2026 ranking covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), along with additional research by Henley & Partners.

Singapore ranks first in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index, making it the world's strongest passport in the latest ranking. Its passport holders can access 193 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the October ranking report. The country's position reflects the broad travel access available to its citizens across international destinations.

Japan shares the second position in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index. Japanese passport holders can access 188 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance, putting the country among the world's most powerful passports.

South Korea ranks joint second in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index, alongside Japan and the United Arab Emirates. Its passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, as counted by the index, to 188 destinations without a visa obtained in advance.

The United Arab Emirates shares the second spot in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index with Japan and South Korea. UAE passport holders can visit 188 destinations without securing a visa in advance, placing the country among the leading passports globally.

Sweden ranks third in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index, with access to 187 destinations without a visa in advance. The country follows Singapore, Japan, South Korea and the UAE in the ranking.

India ranks 84th in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index, with access to 55 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. The ranking marks a decline from October 2025, when the Indian passport provided access to 57 destinations. India's position remains far below the leading passports in the latest index