Asia
Asia 地区国家
探索 Asia 地区按免签旅行权限排名的 33 个护照。
33
Passports ranked
Singapore
Strongest passport in region
192
Max visa-free destinations
Singapore
192 个免签目的地
The Singaporean passport is operating at the very top of the mobility table in 2026, ranking 1st worldwide with access to 192 destinations. That is up from 8th place in 2006. The access count tells the bigger story, jumping from 122 to 192 destinations. The wider scoring backs that up: 88 for global strength and 95 for openness. The useful part is the visa-free base: 153 destinations, including China, Cote d'Ivoire, and Djibouti. Visa on arrival adds another 28 options, with examples like Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, and Azerbaijan. The caveat is the usual one: even strong passports still run into airline and border checks, so the 6-month validity buffer matters. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Japan
187 个免签目的地
As of 2026, few passports are easier to travel with than the Japanese passport right now: it ranks 2nd globally and reaches 187 destinations without a standard pre-arranged visa in every case. Asian passports vary widely, so the difference between a top-tier and lower-tier passport is especially visible here. The rank has edged up from 3rd place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 128 destinations then to 187 now. The useful part is the visa-free base: 139 destinations, including China, Mexico, and South Korea. Visa on arrival adds another 36 options, with examples like Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Azerbaijan. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
South Korea
187 个免签目的地
The Korean passport is operating at the very top of the mobility table in 2026, ranking 2nd worldwide with access to 187 destinations. That is up from 11th place in 2006. The access count tells the bigger story, jumping from 115 to 187 destinations. The wider scoring backs that up: 85 for global strength and 85 for openness. The useful part is the visa-free base: 135 destinations, including Mexico, Albania, and Andorra. Visa on arrival adds another 40 options, with examples like Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Azerbaijan. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Malaysia
183 个免签目的地
Malaysia gives its passport holders broad travel room in 2026: 6th globally, with 183 destinations in reach through simplified entry routes. That is up from 9th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 120 destinations then to 183 now. The wider scoring backs that up: 92 for global strength and 73 for openness. The useful part is the visa-free base: 140 destinations, including Japan, Albania, and Algeria. Visa on arrival adds another 33 options, with examples like Madagascar, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain. The caveat is the usual one: even strong passports still run into airline and border checks, so the 6-month validity buffer matters. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Hong Kong
174 个免签目的地
The Hongkonger passport sits comfortably in the top tier in 2026, ranking 13th globally with access to 174 destinations. The headline rank is exactly where it was in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 110 destinations then to 174 now. The useful part is the visa-free base: 134 destinations, including Indonesia, Japan, and Qatar. Visa on arrival adds another 26 options, with examples like Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Myanmar. 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.
Brunei
163 个免签目的地
The Bruneian passport is a strong travel document in 2026, ranking 17th globally and opening 163 destinations through simplified access. The rank has edged up from 19th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 101 destinations then to 163 now. The useful part is the visa-free base: 122 destinations, including China, Japan, and Albania. Visa on arrival adds another 29 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bahrain, and Bolivia. The caveat is the usual one: even strong passports still run into airline and border checks, so the 6-month validity buffer matters. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Macao (SAR China)
141 个免签目的地
As of 2026, for Asia, the Macanese passport has a genuinely useful mobility profile: 29th worldwide and 141 accessible destinations. That is up from 35th place in 2006. The access count tells the bigger story, jumping from 71 to 141 destinations. The useful part is the visa-free base: 106 destinations, including Japan, South Korea, and Albania. Visa on arrival adds another 27 options, with examples like Madagascar, Myanmar, 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.
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
134 个免签目的地
The Taiwanese passport is a strong travel document in 2026, ranking 31st globally and opening 134 destinations through simplified access. Asian passports vary widely, so the difference between a top-tier and lower-tier passport is especially visible here. That is a real climb from 55th place in 2006. The access count tells the bigger story, jumping from 42 to 134 destinations. The useful part is the visa-free base: 97 destinations, including Japan, South Korea, and Albania. Visa on arrival adds another 27 options, with examples like Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Bangladesh. The caveat is the usual one: even strong passports still run into airline and border checks, so the 6-month validity buffer matters. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Turkey
113 个免签目的地
As of 2026, with 113 accessible destinations and a 44th global rank, the Turkish passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. The rank has edged up from 46th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 52 destinations then to 113 now. In practical terms, Turkish passport holders have 72 visa-free destinations including Indonesia, Japan, and Albania, 35 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Armenia, and Bahrain, and 6 eTA routes including Mexico, Sri Lanka, and South Korea. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 25 more destinations such as Benin, Montserrat, and Myanmar. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Timor-Leste
92 个免签目的地
The Timorese passport is practical but uneven in 2026: useful on some routes, more paperwork-heavy on others, and ranked 49th globally. That is a real climb from 75th place in 2008. The access count tells the bigger story, jumping from 0 to 92 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 47 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 41 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain. Alongside that, Timorese passport holders have 65 visa-free destinations, 26 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 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.
Maldives
92 个免签目的地
The Maldivian passport lands in the middle of the global mobility pack in 2026, ranking 49th with access to 92 destinations. That is up from 52nd place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 46 destinations then to 92 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 47 and 42, respectively. In practical terms, Maldivian passport holders have 62 visa-free destinations including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, and Bahamas, 29 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Bolivia, and Cape Verde Islands, and 3 eTA routes including United Kingdom, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Russian Federation. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 31 more destinations such as Benin, Colombia, and Ethiopia. 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.
China
82 个免签目的地
The Chinese passport lands in the middle of the global mobility pack in 2026, ranking 55th with access to 82 destinations. That is a real climb from 78th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 18 destinations then to 82 now. The split between its global score (32) and openness score (72) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. In practical terms, Chinese passport holders have 47 visa-free destinations including Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, and Barbados, 30 visa-on-arrival options such as Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Bahrain, and 5 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Seychelles. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 29 more destinations such as Pakistan, Colombia, and India. 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.
Kazakhstan
78 个免签目的地
The Kazakhstani passport lands in the middle of the global mobility pack in 2026, ranking 57th with access to 78 destinations. That is up from 68th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 28 destinations then to 78 now. In practical terms, Kazakhstani passport holders have 39 visa-free destinations including Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, and Argentina, 34 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Bahrain, and Bangladesh, and 5 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, South Korea, and Kenya. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 30 more destinations such as Benin, Ethiopia, and Gabon. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 3-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.
Thailand
76 个免签目的地
As of 2026, with 76 accessible destinations and a 59th global rank, the Thai passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. That is up from 67th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 29 destinations then to 76 now. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 36 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Benin. Alongside that, Thai passport holders have 43 visa-free destinations, 32 visa-on-arrival options, and 5 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Indonesia
70 个免签目的地
The Indonesian passport is practical but uneven in 2026: useful on some routes, more paperwork-heavy on others, and ranked 64th globally. That is up from 67th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 29 destinations then to 70 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 67 and 72, 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, Bahrain, and Benin. Alongside that, Indonesian passport holders have 43 visa-free destinations, 26 visa-on-arrival options, and 4 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.
Philippines
65 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Filipino passport ranks 69th in 2026 and reaches 65 destinations through simplified access. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 63rd. Access has widened meaningfully, from 33 destinations then to 65 now. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 43 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Pakistan, Antigua and Barbuda, and Azerbaijan. Alongside that, Filipino passport holders have 36 visa-free destinations, 24 visa-on-arrival options, and 4 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Mongolia
64 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Mongolian passport ranks 70th in 2026 and reaches 64 destinations through simplified access. That matters in real travel planning, not just rankings tables. The rank has edged up from 72nd place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 24 destinations then to 64 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 62 and 65, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 39 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Benin. Alongside that, Mongolian passport holders have 32 visa-free destinations, 28 visa-on-arrival options, and 5 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.
Uzbekistan
59 个免签目的地
Uzbekistan passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 74th worldwide and 59 accessible destinations. Asian passports vary widely, so the difference between a top-tier and lower-tier passport is especially visible here. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 72nd. Access has widened meaningfully, from 24 destinations then to 59 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 18 and 42, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 29 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi. There are also 28 visa-free destinations, such as Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 3-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.
Kyrgyzstan
59 个免签目的地
Kyrgyzstan passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 74th worldwide and 59 accessible destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 68th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 28 destinations then to 59 now. The split between its global score (19) and openness score (45) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 32 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. There are also 26 visa-free destinations, such as Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
India
56 个免签目的地
The Indian passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 77th globally with access to 56 destinations. Asian passports vary widely, so the difference between a top-tier and lower-tier passport is especially visible here. That matters in real travel planning, not just rankings tables. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 71st. Access has widened meaningfully, from 25 destinations then to 56 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 55 and 42, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 28 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Bolivia. There are also 26 visa-free destinations, such as Bhutan, Barbados, and Cook Islands. 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.
Tajikistan
53 个免签目的地
Tajikistan passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 80th worldwide and 53 accessible destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 69th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 27 destinations then to 53 now. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 30 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. There are also 21 visa-free destinations, such as Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Vietnam
48 个免签目的地
Vietnam passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 85th worldwide and 48 accessible destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 78th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 18 destinations then to 48 now. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 24 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi. There are also 23 visa-free destinations, such as Barbados, Brunei, and Cambodia. 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.
Cambodia
47 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Cambodian passport ranks 86th in 2026 and reaches 47 destinations through simplified access. Asian passports vary widely, so the difference between a top-tier and lower-tier passport is especially visible here. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 79th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 17 destinations then to 47 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 46 and 42, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 26 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Burundi. There are also 21 visa-free destinations, such as Brunei, Cook Islands, and Dominica. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Bhutan
47 个免签目的地
The Bhutanese passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 86th globally with access to 47 destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 77th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 19 destinations then to 47 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 8 and 15, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 29 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Burundi, and Cambodia. There are also 18 visa-free destinations, such as Bangladesh, Colombia, and Cook Islands. 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.
Turkmenistan
45 个免签目的地
The Turkmen passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 88th globally with access to 45 destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 77th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 19 destinations then to 45 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 14 and 8, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 31 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. There are also 14 visa-free destinations, such as Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, and Cook Islands. 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.
Laos
45 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Laotian passport ranks 88th in 2026 and reaches 45 destinations through simplified access. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 76th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 20 destinations then to 45 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 52 and 28, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 22 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Armenia, and Bangladesh. There are also 20 visa-free destinations, such as Brunei, Cambodia, and Cook Islands. 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.
Myanmar
42 个免签目的地
The Burmese passport remains one of the harder passports to travel with in 2026, ranking 91st globally with access to 42 destinations. Asian passports vary widely, so the difference between a top-tier and lower-tier passport is especially visible here. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 81st. Access has widened meaningfully, from 15 destinations then to 42 now. The supporting scores are modest too, at 9 globally and 42 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 24 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi. There are also 17 visa-free destinations, such as Thailand, Brunei, and Cook Islands. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Sri Lanka
39 个免签目的地
For Sri Lanka passport holders, international travel still starts with paperwork more often than not. The passport ranks 93rd globally in 2026. Asian passports vary widely, so the difference between a top-tier and lower-tier passport is especially visible here. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 74th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 22 to 39 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 31 globally and 42 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 19 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi. There are also 19 visa-free destinations, such as Bahamas, Barbados, and Cook Islands. 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.
Bangladesh
36 个免签目的地
For Bangladesh passport holders, international travel still starts with paperwork more often than not. The passport ranks 95th globally in 2026. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 68th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 28 to 36 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 53 globally and 42 for openness. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 46 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Benin. Alongside that, Bangladeshi passport holders have 17 visa-free destinations, 17 visa-on-arrival options, and 4 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 3-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Nepal
35 个免签目的地
The mobility picture for the Nepalese passport is restrictive in 2026: 96th globally, with only 35 destinations available through simplified entry routes. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 76th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 20 to 35 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 52 globally and 42 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 21 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. There are also 12 visa-free destinations, such as Cook Islands, Dominica, and The Gambia. 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.
North Korea
35 个免签目的地
The North Korean passport remains one of the harder passports to travel with in 2026, ranking 96th globally with access to 35 destinations. Asian passports vary widely, so the difference between a top-tier and lower-tier passport is especially visible here. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 78th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 18 to 35 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 0 globally and 0 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 27 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Armenia. There are also 9 visa-free destinations, such as Cook Islands, Dominica, and The Gambia. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Pakistan
31 个免签目的地
The mobility picture for the Pakistani passport is restrictive in 2026: 98th globally, with only 31 destinations available through simplified entry routes. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 79th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 17 to 31 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 72 globally and 32 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 18 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Burundi, and Cambodia. There are also 10 visa-free destinations, such as Cook Islands, Dominica, and Haiti. 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.
Afghanistan
23 个免签目的地
For Afghanistan passport holders, international travel still starts with paperwork more often than not. The passport ranks 101st globally in 2026. Asian passports vary widely, so the difference between a top-tier and lower-tier passport is especially visible here. That matters in real travel planning, not just rankings tables. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 83rd in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 12 to 23 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 47 globally and 15 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 17 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Burundi. There are also 4 visa-free destinations, such as Cook Islands, Dominica, and Haiti. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
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