Visa-Free Countries by Passport

How to read the results

Pick a passport and every destination sorts into four buckets: visa-free (walk in), visa on arrival (issued at the border), eVisa / ETA (online pre-authorization — from a two-minute ESTA to a multi-day consular eVisa) and visa required (an embassy visit before you fly). The access score counts visa-free plus visa-on-arrival destinations — the convention passport rankings use — so you can compare passports at a glance.

Three honesty features are built in, because visa data is never perfect:

• A visible review stamp — the dataset was last reviewed in September 2026. If you’re reading this much later, re-verify.
• “Verify” flags — where a rule is conditional (e.g. Turkey’s e-Visa needs a US/Schengen visa), recently changed (UK/Israeli ETAs), or inconsistently published, the row is marked rather than stated flatly.
• An official link on every row — the destination’s own immigration portal or e-Visa site, so confirmation is one click away.

What this checker doesn’t see

Access type is only the first question. A “visa-free” stamp can still hide a passport-validity rule (many countries want 3–6 months left), a proof-of-funds or return-ticket check, a vaccination certificate, or an entry-fee paid online in advance. Duration limits matter too: 90 days in 180 for the Schengen area is very different from 30 days single-entry. And nothing here covers work, study or residence — this is short-stay tourism only.

For the mechanics behind the numbers, read how visa-free access actually works (reciprocity, Schengen’s Annex II, freedom of movement), the eVisa vs VOA vs ETA comparison, or the explainer on why some passports are stronger.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this data?

The dataset was hand-compiled from public Henley-style rankings, IATA Timatic summaries republished by governments, and each destination's official visa portal — 66 passports × 152 destinations. It was last reviewed in September 2026. Visa rules change constantly, sometimes overnight, so treat this as a planning aid: every destination row links to an official source where you must confirm before booking. Entries marked verify are conditional or recently changed.

What does the access score mean?

It counts destinations where your passport gets visa-free entry or a visa on arrival — the same convention used by passport indexes. eVisas and ETAs are counted separately because they still require an online application before departure.

What's the difference between visa-free, ETA, eVisa and visa on arrival?

Visa-free means you board a plane and walk in. ETA (e.g. US ESTA, UK ETA) is a lightweight online pre-clearance — usually approved in minutes but mandatory before boarding. eVisa is a real visa issued electronically — forms, fees, sometimes days of processing. Visa on arrival is issued at the border, usually for a fee. The full explainer covers the edge cases.

My country isn't in the list — why?

We cover 66 passports — the 40 most powerful by global access plus the most-searched others (China, India, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria and more) — against 152 destinations. The dataset will grow; the methodology is documented on the about page.

Can I rely on this to travel?

No — and you shouldn't rely on any single website. Airlines check Timatic at boarding and border officers have the final word. Always verify with the destination's official immigration portal (linked on every row) or its embassy, especially for entries flagged verify.