Cyprus passport ranks 13th worldwide in Henley Passport Index 2026
Cyprus rose one place to 13th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, with visa-free access to 175 destinations.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’s passport ranks 13th worldwide for 2026, offering holders visa-free access to 175 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index. The country rose one position from 14th place in 2025.
Cyprus and regional rankings
Cyprus’s highest ranking in the index was 12th, achieved in 2006 and 2024.
Greece ranked fifth, with its passport providing visa-free access to 185 destinations.
Global passport rankings
Singapore topped the 2026 ranking, with visa-free access to 192 destinations.
Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates shared second place, each offering access to 188 destinations.
European countries retained a strong presence among the highest-ranked passports. Norway, Switzerland and several European Union member states provide visa-free access to more than 180 destinations.
Index methodology and mobility trends
The Henley Passport Index measures the number of destinations passport holders can enter without securing a visa in advance and is one of the leading international measures of travel freedom.
The ranking reflects the growing influence of Asia and the Middle East in international mobility, while European integration and bilateral agreements concluded over recent decades have expanded freedom of movement for European citizens.
The United Arab Emirates recorded one of the index’s largest increases, with its citizens gaining visa-free access to 153 additional destinations over the past two decades.
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