Recent global passport rankings by Henley & Partners reveal that the Canadian passport maintains its position among the top 10 most powerful passports worldwide. Canada secured the eighth spot out of nearly 200 passports, granting visa-free access to 181 destinations. Surpassing the US passport, Canada’s ranking highlights its international travel freedom.
Top 10 Most Powerful Passports in 2026
The latest Henley Passport Index features 38 passports in the top 10 rankings for 2026, with a notable dominance of 29 European passports. Canada shares the eighth position with Iceland and Lithuania based on their respective Visa scores, indicating the number of visa-free destinations accessible to passport holders.
Throughout 2025, Canada’s passport rankings fluctuated, starting at seventh place in January, moving to eighth in July, dropping to ninth in October, and now reclaiming its mid-2025 ranking. The table below outlines the top 10 strongest passports in the January 2026 Henley Passport Index:
| Rank | Passport | Number of visa-free destinations holders can access |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 192 |
| 2 | Japan | 188 |
| South Korea | ||
| 3 | Denmark | 186 |
| Luxembourg | ||
| Spain | ||
| Sweden | ||
| Switzerland | ||
| 4 | Austria | 185 |
| Belgium | ||
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| Ireland | ||
| Italy | ||
| Netherlands |