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Passport Visa-Free Score Calculator

Score your passport's global mobility against 199 destinations.

Some passports open 195 doors visa-free; others open 30. The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports by how many destinations their holders can enter without a visa or with visa-on-arrival. This calculator scores your passport, compares it to global leaders, and shows how dual citizenship could expand your mobility.

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The math, in plain English

The Henley Passport Index is the most widely cited passport-power ranking, using data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA). Each passport scores one point for every destination its holders can enter without a visa, with visa-on-arrival, or with a simple e-visa. The 2026 index ranks 199 passports against 227 destinations.

The 2026 leaderboard

Top 5: Singapore (194), Japan (194), France/Germany/Italy/Spain (193), South Korea (193), Finland (192).

Bottom 5: Afghanistan (26), Syria (29), Iraq (31), Pakistan (34), Yemen (37).

Biggest climbers (10 years): UAE (+44 destinations, now 183), Colombia (+37), Ukraine (+34).

Dual citizenship multiplies mobility
If you hold passports from both the U.S. (189) and Brazil (180), you can enter destinations visa-free using whichever passport is more convenient. Your combined mobility is not 189+180=369, but closer to 195-200 — the union of both lists. Brazil opens Mercosur countries that require visas for Americans; the U.S. passport opens countries that require visas for Brazilians.

Visas are expensive

Average tourist visa costs $80-160 per application, plus 1-3 weeks of processing and a passport surrender. If you travel internationally 5 times per year to visa-required countries, you spend $400-800/year and lose 5-15 weeks of passport access. A second passport from a high-mobility country can pay for itself in 3-5 years for frequent travelers.

Paths to a second passport

(1) Ancestry — many countries (Ireland, Italy, Poland, Germany, Mexico, India via OCI) grant citizenship by descent. Often the cheapest path. (2) Marriage — most countries allow naturalization after 1-3 years of marriage to a citizen. (3) Investment (CBI) — Caribbean nations (Dominica, St. Kitts, Grenada) offer citizenship for $100-200k investment. EU CBI (Malta, Cyprus) requires €700k-2M+. (4) Naturalization by residency — 5-10 years of legal residence in most countries; faster in Portugal (5 years), Argentina (2 years).

FAQ

Common questions

How is the Henley score calculated?
One point per destination accessible without a visa, with visa-on-arrival, or with a simple e-visa (no extensive documentation). The score excludes destinations requiring a full visa application, even if approval is typically easy. Data is updated quarterly from IATA. The 2026 maximum is 199 destinations; the highest current score is 194.
Can I really use two passports for the same trip?
Yes, but with rules. Leave your home country on passport A; enter the destination on passport B (whichever gives visa-free access); return on passport B; re-enter home on passport A. Airlines may ask which passport you are using at check-in. Some countries (U.S., U.K.) require their citizens to enter on their passport — check before traveling.
Is investment citizenship worth it?
For most people, no. Caribbean CBI programs ($100-200k) deliver modest mobility gains (155-160 destinations) — useful if your current passport scores below 100. EU CBI (Malta at €700k+) delivers full EU freedom of movement and 193 visa-free destinations — a serious investment that pays off only if you plan to live, work, or travel extensively in Europe. Always consult a tax advisor; second citizenship may trigger new tax obligations.
How does my passport rank globally?
The 2026 average score across all 199 passports is about 110. Scores above 150 are top-quartile (most of Europe, North America, East Asia, Oceania). Scores 100-150 are middle (Latin America, Caribbean, parts of Asia). Scores below 70 are bottom-quartile (most of Africa, South Asia, conflict-affected regions).
Will my passport score improve over time?
It depends on your country's diplomatic relationships. UAE has gained 44 destinations in 10 years through active diplomacy. U.K. lost several destinations after Brexit. Conflict or sanctions can reduce scores quickly (Russia dropped from 119 to 80 destinations after 2022). Renewed diplomacy can add destinations (Cuba-U.S. relations fluctuate). Most scores change slowly — 1-3 destinations per year.
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