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Singapore Retains Top Spot for Strongest Passport, Israel Ranks 18th
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First reported by Walla · Jul 2, 2026
What happened
Singapore maintains its position as the strongest passport globally, offering visa-free access to 197 destinations. Israel ranks 18th with access to 166 countries, while Afghanistan remains the weakest. The top ten is dominated by European nations, with the UAE making significant gains.
- 01Singapore ranks first with visa-free access to 197 destinations worldwide.
- 02Israel holds 18th place, allowing entry to 166 countries without a visa.
- 03Japan, South Korea, and UAE share second place with access to 188 countries.
- 04Afghanistan has the weakest passport, with visa-free access to only 23 countries.
- 05Top ten passports are mostly European, with the US ranked tenth.
- 06UAE improved six places since the last ranking.
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