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Worlds Most Powerful Passports and Greece’s Ranking

Worlds Most Powerful Passports and Greece’s Ranking

Hellenic Shipping News

When it comes to traveling freely across borders with minimal bureaucracy,

When it comes to traveling freely across borders with minimal bureaucracy, the strength of a passport plays a decisive role. The latest Henley Passport Index for 2026 maps out which countries offer their citizens the greatest global mobility, based on visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to destinations worldwide.

At the top of the ranking is Singapore, whose passport holders can enter 192 out of 227 destinations without a prior visa. Japan and South Korea share second place, each offering access to 188 destinations.

Europe dominates the upper tier of the index. Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland jointly occupy third place with access to 186 destinations. Close behind, a larger group of European countries—including Greece—ranks fourth, with visa-free access to 185 destinations. This places Greece firmly among the world’s most powerful passports, offering its citizens extensive freedom of movement.

A standout performer in recent years is the United Arab Emirates, now ranked fifth with access to 184 destinations. According to Henley & Partners, this represents the most significant rise in the index’s 20-year history, as the UAE has added 149 destinations since 2006 through sustained diplomatic efforts.

In contrast, traditional travel powerhouses have seen their positions weaken.

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