The Bottom of the Index: A 169-Door Gap

Last-placed Afghanistan can enter just 23 destinations visa-free — 169 fewer than Singapore, a mobility gap that has widened from 118 destinations in 2006.

The top 3

  1. Afghanistan: 23 Destinations, Last Place Again: Afghanistan anchors the 2026 index in last place, its passport unlocking just 23 destinations without a prior visa.
  2. The Weakest Tier: Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan: Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Pakistan sit just above Afghanistan, rounding out the five least-mobile passports of the 2026 ranking.
  3. The Widening Gap: 118 Doors in 2006, 169 Today: The visa-free gap between the strongest and weakest passports has grown from 118 destinations in 2006 to 169 in 2026 — the widest ever recorded.

Sources

Open the full topic