Singapore's passport has been ranked second globally in the October 2026 Passport Reports assessment, boasting a Mobility Score of 175 and an 88.4% global access rate. This score reflects the passport's ability to access 129 destinations without a visa, 35 destinations with visa on arrival or other simplified entry arrangements, and 11 destinations requiring Electronic Travel Authorisation. An additional 23 destinations necessitate a visa before travel.
Within Asia, Singapore ranks second among 50 passports, with an 83.7% access rate across the region. The report highlights Singapore's 100% access in Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and Gulf countries. Access to South America stands at 91.7%, Oceania at 92.9%, Africa at 75.9%, Central Asia at 80.0%, and the Middle East at 82.4%.
Singapore's passport also ranks first among 21 APEC economies, 11 ASEAN countries, and 56 Commonwealth countries. It holds the second position among 159 WTO members and 132 G77 countries. Among countries sharing Singapore's official languages, it ranks first in English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil groups, and first among 40 parliamentary republics.
The historical data shows a consistent Mobility Score of 175 in both 2025 and 2026, maintaining the second global position. In 2024, the score was 174, ranking 20th globally, whilst in 2023, the score was 175, ranking 13th.
Passport Reports distinguishes between outbound mobility and inbound openness, with Singapore ranking 43rd in welcoming foreign passport holders. This separation highlights the difference in travel directions and should not be conflated with the outbound passport score
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