Which passport is the most worthwhile to hold in 2026? New ranking reveals the winners

Europe continues to dominate the top of the world’s passport rankings. According to the 2026 ranking by Global Citizen Solutions, nine out of the ten strongest passports in the world belong to European countries, while Singapore is the only country outside the continent to enter the top ten.

Unlike other well-known indices, such as the Henley Passport Index by Henley & Partners, which focuses mainly on the number of visa-free destinations, the Global Citizen Solutions index also examines additional parameters, including quality of life, investment attractiveness, healthcare systems, safety levels, innovation, economic competitiveness, taxation, and social infrastructure.

At the top of the ranking stands Sweden, followed by Switzerland and Finland. Germany takes fourth place, while Netherlands and Denmark share fifth place. Further down the list are Ireland, United Kingdom, Norway, and Singapore.

According to Global Citizen Solutions CEO Patricia Casaburi, Europe’s advantage is not based solely on mobility. “Singapore may lead in mobility, and Gulf and Asian countries excel at attracting investment, but Europe is the only region that manages to combine nearly the highest level of global mobility with the highest quality of life,” she said.

The report also refers to the United Kingdom, which still ranks eighth globally, but notes that the effects of Brexit are still being felt. Although the British passport allows visa-free entry to many countries, the index does not reflect the loss of UK citizens’ right to live and work freely in European Union countries.

The United States also receives special attention in the report. According to the index’s authors, it recorded the sharpest decline among G7 countries over the past five years: After leading the ranking in 2021, it fell to 14th place last year, and in 2026 it slightly recovered to 12th place. One of the reasons cited is the reinstatement of visa requirements for US citizens by Brazil.