Americas
Länder der Region Americas
Entdecken Sie 22 Reisepässe, gerankt nach visumfreiem Reisezugang in Americas.
22
Passports ranked
Canada
Strongest passport in region
182
Max visa-free destinations
Canada
182 visumfreie Reiseziele
Canada gives its passport holders broad travel room in 2026: 7th globally, with 182 destinations in reach through simplified entry routes. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 6th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 125 destinations then to 182 now. The wider scoring backs that up: 88 for global strength and 85 for openness. The useful part is the visa-free base: 137 destinations, including Japan, South Korea, and Albania. Visa on arrival adds another 36 options, with examples like Egypt, Ethiopia, and Madagascar. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
United States
179 visumfreie Reiseziele
The American passport sits comfortably in the top tier in 2026, ranking 10th globally with access to 179 destinations. For passports in the Americas, regional access often does a lot of the practical work. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 1st. Access has widened meaningfully, from 130 destinations then to 179 now. The wider scoring backs that up: 88 for global strength and 85 for openness. The useful part is the visa-free base: 135 destinations, including Japan, South Korea, and Albania. Visa on arrival adds another 35 options, with examples like Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Bahrain. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Chile
174 visumfreie Reiseziele
The Chilean passport sits comfortably in the top tier in 2026, ranking 13th globally with access to 174 destinations. For passports in the Americas, regional access often does a lot of the practical work. The rank has edged up from 14th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 109 destinations then to 174 now. The wider scoring backs that up: 92 for global strength and 75 for openness. The useful part is the visa-free base: 127 destinations, including Japan, Thailand, and Albania. Visa on arrival adds another 33 options, with examples like Madagascar, Armenia, and Bahrain. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Argentina
168 visumfreie Reiseziele
Argentina gives its passport holders broad travel room in 2026: 15th globally, with 168 destinations in reach through simplified entry routes. That is up from 19th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 101 destinations then to 168 now. The wider scoring backs that up: 81 for global strength and 72 for openness. The useful part is the visa-free base: 127 destinations, including Japan, Thailand, and Albania. Visa on arrival adds another 33 options, with examples like Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Bahrain. For borderline itineraries, those online-visa routes can be the difference between a simple form and a full consular application. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Brazil
168 visumfreie Reiseziele
Brazil gives its passport holders broad travel room in 2026: 15th globally, with 168 destinations in reach through simplified entry routes. That is up from 20th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 99 destinations then to 168 now. The wider scoring backs that up: 81 for global strength and 67 for openness. The useful part is the visa-free base: 129 destinations, including Indonesia, Albania, and Andorra. Visa on arrival adds another 31 options, with examples like Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Bahrain. For borderline itineraries, those online-visa routes can be the difference between a simple form and a full consular application. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Mexico
156 visumfreie Reiseziele
The Mexican passport is a strong travel document in 2026, ranking 20th globally and opening 156 destinations through simplified access. The rank has edged up from 21st place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 98 destinations then to 156 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 88 and 72, respectively. The useful part is the visa-free base: 117 destinations, including Japan, Albania, and Andorra. Visa on arrival adds another 32 options, with examples like Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Armenia. For borderline itineraries, those online-visa routes can be the difference between a simple form and a full consular application. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Uruguay
155 visumfreie Reiseziele
As of 2026, for the Americas, the Uruguayan passport has a genuinely useful mobility profile: 21st worldwide and 155 accessible destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 20th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 99 destinations then to 155 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 75 and 73, respectively. The useful part is the visa-free base: 116 destinations, including Japan, Albania, and Andorra. Visa on arrival adds another 31 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bahrain, and Bangladesh. For borderline itineraries, those online-visa routes can be the difference between a simple form and a full consular application. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Costa Rica
148 visumfreie Reiseziele
As of 2026, for the Americas, the Costa Rican passport has a genuinely useful mobility profile: 24th worldwide and 148 accessible destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 23rd. Access has widened meaningfully, from 95 destinations then to 148 now. The useful part is the visa-free base: 110 destinations, including Japan, Albania, and Andorra. Visa on arrival adds another 30 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Burundi. The caveat is the usual one: even strong passports still run into airline and border checks, so the 3-month validity buffer matters. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Panama
147 visumfreie Reiseziele
Panama passport holders are working with solid travel leverage in 2026, not elite but clearly above the global middle. That is up from 30th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 82 destinations then to 147 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 71 and 68, respectively. The useful part is the visa-free base: 109 destinations, including Albania, Andorra, and Anguilla. Visa on arrival adds another 31 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Burundi. For borderline itineraries, those online-visa routes can be the difference between a simple form and a full consular application. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Paraguay
145 visumfreie Reiseziele
Paraguay passport holders are working with solid travel leverage in 2026, not elite but clearly above the global middle. That is up from 30th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 82 destinations then to 145 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 68 and 65, respectively. The useful part is the visa-free base: 106 destinations, including Albania, Andorra, and Anguilla. Visa on arrival adds another 31 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bahrain, and Burundi. For borderline itineraries, those online-visa routes can be the difference between a simple form and a full consular application. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Peru
141 visumfreie Reiseziele
Peru passport holders are working with solid travel leverage in 2026, not elite but clearly above the global middle. That is a real climb from 56th place in 2006. The access count tells the bigger story, jumping from 41 to 141 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 65 and 72, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 35 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Azerbaijan, Benin, and Ethiopia. Alongside that, Peruvian passport holders have 98 visa-free destinations, 36 visa-on-arrival options, and 8 eTA routes. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Guatemala
132 visumfreie Reiseziele
As of 2026, for the Americas, the Guatemalan passport has a genuinely useful mobility profile: 32nd worldwide and 132 accessible destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 30th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 82 destinations then to 132 now. The useful part is the visa-free base: 97 destinations, including Japan, Albania, and Andorra. Visa on arrival adds another 28 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi. For borderline itineraries, those online-visa routes can be the difference between a simple form and a full consular application. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
El Salvador
131 visumfreie Reiseziele
El Salvador passport holders are working with solid travel leverage in 2026, not elite but clearly above the global middle. For passports in the Americas, regional access often does a lot of the practical work. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 31st. Access has widened meaningfully, from 81 destinations then to 131 now. The useful part is the visa-free base: 96 destinations, including Japan, Albania, and Andorra. Visa on arrival adds another 31 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Colombia
130 visumfreie Reiseziele
Colombia passport holders are working with solid travel leverage in 2026, not elite but clearly above the global middle. That is a real climb from 64th place in 2006. The access count tells the bigger story, jumping from 32 to 130 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 74 and 62, respectively. The useful part is the visa-free base: 98 destinations, including Indonesia, Albania, and Andorra. Visa on arrival adds another 27 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bahrain, and Bangladesh. For borderline itineraries, those online-visa routes can be the difference between a simple form and a full consular application. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Honduras
129 visumfreie Reiseziele
The Honduran passport is a strong travel document in 2026, ranking 35th globally and opening 129 destinations through simplified access. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 32nd. Access has widened meaningfully, from 80 destinations then to 129 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 59 and 42, respectively. The useful part is the visa-free base: 96 destinations, including Costa Rica, Japan, and Albania. Visa on arrival adds another 27 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi. For borderline itineraries, those online-visa routes can be the difference between a simple form and a full consular application. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Nicaragua
125 visumfreie Reiseziele
As of 2026, with 125 accessible destinations and a 38th global rank, the Nicaraguan passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. For passports in the Americas, regional access often does a lot of the practical work. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 33rd. Access has widened meaningfully, from 75 destinations then to 125 now. The split between its global score (78) and openness score (28) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. The useful part is the visa-free base: 89 destinations, including Albania, Andorra, and Anguilla. Visa on arrival adds another 30 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Venezuela
116 visumfreie Reiseziele
As of 2026, with 116 accessible destinations and a 43rd global rank, the Venezuelan passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 25th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 92 to 116 destinations. The split between its global score (75) and openness score (25) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 35 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Angola, Azerbaijan, and Benin. Alongside that, Venezuelan passport holders have 78 visa-free destinations, 34 visa-on-arrival options, and 6 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Belize
100 visumfreie Reiseziele
As of 2026, with 100 accessible destinations and a 46th global rank, the Belizean passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 42nd. Access has widened meaningfully, from 58 destinations then to 100 now. The useful part is the visa-free base: 70 destinations, including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, and Aruba. Visa on arrival adds another 24 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Ecuador
93 visumfreie Reiseziele
The Ecuadorian passport lands in the middle of the global mobility pack in 2026, ranking 48th with access to 93 destinations. That is up from 56th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 41 destinations then to 93 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 44 and 65, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 35 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Benin. Alongside that, Ecuadorian passport holders have 53 visa-free destinations, 33 visa-on-arrival options, and 8 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Guyana
88 visumfreie Reiseziele
The Guyanese passport lands in the middle of the global mobility pack in 2026, ranking 50th with access to 88 destinations. For passports in the Americas, regional access often does a lot of the practical work. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 45th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 53 destinations then to 88 now. The split between its global score (71) and openness score (42) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 36 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Azerbaijan, Benin, and Ethiopia. Alongside that, Guyanese passport holders have 56 visa-free destinations, 27 visa-on-arrival options, and 7 eTA routes. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Bolivia
77 visumfreie Reiseziele
The Bolivian passport lands in the middle of the global mobility pack in 2026, ranking 58th with access to 77 destinations. For passports in the Americas, regional access often does a lot of the practical work. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 29th in 2006. Access has narrowed from 83 to 77 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 33 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 41 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Azerbaijan, Benin, and Ethiopia. Alongside that, Bolivian passport holders have 40 visa-free destinations, 33 visa-on-arrival options, and 5 eTA routes. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Suriname
75 visumfreie Reiseziele
The Surinamese passport lands in the middle of the global mobility pack in 2026, ranking 60th with access to 75 destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 57th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 40 destinations then to 75 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 66 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 38 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Azerbaijan, Benin, and Ethiopia. Alongside that, Surinamese passport holders have 43 visa-free destinations, 28 visa-on-arrival options, and 7 eTA routes. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
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