A passport is one of the most important travel documents which allows people to travel across the globe. However, beyond being a travel document, a passport also reflects how freely citizens of a country can move across the world. Every year, the Henley Passport Index ranks global passports based on the number of destinations holders can visit without obtaining a prior visa. According to the 2026 Henley Passport Index, the world’s weakest passports continue to belong largely to countries affected by conflict, economic instability and political upheaval.
On this note, let’s have a look at the 10 weakest passports of 2026 and what this ranking means for travellers.
