Israel's Passport Ranks 55th Globally Due to Quality of Life and Economic Factors

The Global Citizen Solutions passport index offers a broader evaluation than traditional rankings by considering not only visa-free travel but also the quality of life and economic attractiveness of the passport holder's country. The index weights freedom of movement at 50%, economic attractiveness for investments at 25%, and quality of life at 25%. According to ynet, Sweden tops the 2026 ranking, benefiting from a high quality of life, strong economy, and extensive visa-free access. Switzerland and Finland follow in second and third places, respectively, with Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, the UK, Norway, and Singapore completing the top ten. Singapore is the only non-European country in the top ten, excelling in freedom of movement and investment appeal but scoring lower in quality of life.

Israel ranks 55th in this comprehensive index, far from the top positions. However, in rankings focused mainly on freedom of movement, Israel's passport remains relatively strong. For example, the Henley Passport Index for 2026 places Israel 18th worldwide, granting access to 165 destinations without a prior visa requirement.