Hong Kong vs Singapore Passport Comparison
Hong Kong
ASIA
Singapore
ASIA
Detailed Comparison
Comparison Summary & Recommendations
Overall Winner
Singapore
With 192 visa-free destinations, Singapore offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.
Schengen Area Access
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a Schengen Area member, providing free movement across 27 European countries.
Residency by Investment
Hong Kong
Hong Kong offers a Residency by Investment program for those seeking alternative pathways.
Most Unique Access
Singapore
Singapore provides exclusive visa-free access to 30 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 123 common destinations
- • The strongest passport offers 192 visa-free destinations
- • Consider your travel priorities: business, leisure, or specific regions when choosing a passport
- • Visa requirements can change - always verify current entry requirements before traveling
Visa Access Analysis
Understanding the overlap and unique access each passport provides
Exclusive Visa-Free Access
Hong Kong
11 unique destinations
Singapore
30 unique destinations
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (123)
Countries that all compared passports can access visa-free
Ranking Trends Over Time (Server Rendered)
Historical passport ranking comparison from 2006 to 2025 (lower rank is better)
2025 Snapshot
Hong Kong
Rank: #18
Visa-free: 171
Singapore
Rank: #1
Visa-free: 195
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | Hong Kong | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #18 (171) | #1 (195) |
| 2024 | #19 (171) | #1 (194) |
| 2023 | #19 (171) | #2 (192) |
| 2022 | #18 (171) | #1 (192) |
| 2021 | #19 (171) | #1 (192) |
| 2020 | #18 (170) | #2 (190) |
| 2019 | #18 (168) | #1 (190) |
| 2018 | #17 (170) | #2 (189) |
| 2017 | #22 (152) | #4 (173) |
| 2016 | #20 (154) | #5 (173) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.