Armenian passport offers visa-free entry to 63 destinations, ranking 78th

Armenia ranks 78th in the latest Passport Index published by the consulting firm Henley & Partners, with holders of an Armenian passport able to travel without a visa to 63 destinations. The ranking measures passports by the number of destinations their citizens can enter visa-free.

Key facts

• Armenia's position: 78th, with 63 visa-free destinations
• Neighbouring countries: Georgia 47th (121), Turkey 51st (112), Azerbaijan 73rd (68), Iran 98th (37)
• Top of the index: Singapore, with 193 visa-free destinations
• Scope of the index: 199 passports and 227 destinations
• Lowest-ranked passports: Iraq (28), Syria (25), Afghanistan (22)

How does Armenia compare with its neighbours?

Among the countries bordering Armenia, Georgia performs best, ranking 47th with visa-free access to 121 destinations. Turkey follows in 51st place with 112 destinations, and Azerbaijan is 73rd with 68.

Armenia sits below all three, at 78th with 63 destinations. Iran is the only neighbouring country ranked lower, in 98th place with 37 visa-free destinations.

Which passports lead the ranking?

Singapore holds first place, with its citizens able to reach 193 destinations without a visa. Second place is shared by Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, each with 188 destinations, while Sweden ranks third with 187.

More than ten European countries share fourth place, each with 186 visa-free destinations. The United Kingdom is ranked sixth with 184, and the United States tenth with 180.

Which passports rank lowest?

The weakest passports in the index belong to Iraq, with 28 visa-free destinations, Syria with 25 and Afghanistan with 22.

What this means for travellers

For Armenian citizens, the index indicates that visa-free travel is possible to 63 destinations, while other destinations will require a visa or another form of travel authorisation. Travellers should check the entry requirements of their specific destination before booking, as the index counts destinations rather than setting out the rules for each one.

The index covers 199 passports and 227 destinations and is designed to give users information on global travel freedom. No further updates or changes to visa rules are announced in the published ranking.