Singapore vs Japan Passport Comparison
Singapore
ASIA
Japan
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
Singapore
Singapore is a Schengen Area member, providing free movement across 27 European countries.
Residency by Investment
Singapore
Singapore offers a Residency by Investment program for those seeking alternative pathways.
Most Unique Access
Singapore
Singapore provides exclusive visa-free access to 22 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 131 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
Singapore
22 unique destinations
Japan
8 unique destinations
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (131)
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
Singapore
Rank: #1
Visa-free: 195
Japan
Rank: #2
Visa-free: 193
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | Singapore | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #1 (195) | #2 (193) |
| 2024 | #1 (194) | #1 (194) |
| 2023 | #2 (192) | #1 (193) |
| 2022 | #1 (192) | #1 (192) |
| 2021 | #1 (192) | #1 (192) |
| 2020 | #2 (190) | #1 (191) |
| 2019 | #1 (190) | #1 (190) |
| 2018 | #2 (189) | #1 (190) |
| 2017 | #4 (173) | #5 (172) |
| 2016 | #5 (173) | #5 (173) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.