While some passports open 195 doors, others open fewer than 30. Afghanistan ranks last with visa-free access to just 26 destinations. The passport gap reflects global inequality.
The Data
The gap between the world's most and least powerful passports spans 169 destinations. Citizens of countries at the bottom of the rankings face significant barriers to international travel.
| Rank | Country | Visa-Free Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Afghanistan | 26 |
| 198 | Iraq | 29 |
| 197 | Syria | 30 |
| 196 | Pakistan | 34 |
| 195 | Yemen | 35 |
Analysis
Conflict zones dominate. Countries experiencing ongoing conflict or political instability consistently rank at the bottom. War and diplomatic isolation severely limit passport power.
Mobility gap. A citizen of Singapore can travel freely to 169 more countries than an Afghan citizen—a stark illustration of global inequality.
Methodology
Rankings from the Henley Passport Index, which uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and extensive research.
