Which countries are at the top of the powerful passport index in 2026?

15 January, 2026, 09:00 am

Last modified: 15 January, 2026, 09:00 am

Which countries are at the top of the powerful passport index in 2026?

15 January, 2026, 09:00 am

Last modified: 15 January, 2026, 09:00 am

In the 2026 passport index, Singapore holds the strongest passport in the world, allowing visa-free travel to 192 countries. In South Asia, the strongest passport is Maldives (ranked 52nd), followed by India 80th, Bhutan 85th, Myanmar 89th, and Sri Lanka 93rd. Bangladesh ranks 95th, with its citizens able to travel visa-free or with visa-on-arrival to 37 countries.

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