Canada has secured the 8th position globally in the January 2026 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free or simplified access to 181 destinations.

Sharing the 8th spot with Iceland and Lithuania, Canada finds itself in good company. The UK and Australia claim the 7th and 10th positions, respectively.

Competition at the top remains fierce, with Asian and European passports leading the pack.

Top 10 Passports

• Singapore (192)
• Japan (188)
• South Korea (188)
• Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland (186)
• Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway (185)
• Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, UAE (184)
• Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Malta, New Zealand, Poland (183)
• United Kingdom, Australia, Latvia, Liechtenstein (182)
• Canada, Iceland, Lithuania (181)
• Malaysia (180)
• United States (179)

Despite the increasingly narrow gaps among the leading passports, Canada maintains its strong position in the global rankings.