Slovak travellers can visit 183 destinations without advance visas in 2026

Slovakia has placed joint seventh in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index, with Slovak passport holders able to reach 183 travel destinations without obtaining a visa before departure. The country shares the position with Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Latvia, New Zealand and Slovenia.

Singapore holds first place in the ranking with access to 193 destinations.

Key facts

• Ranking: October 2026 Henley Passport Index
• Slovakia: joint seventh place, 183 destinations
• Top passport: Singapore, 193 destinations
• Joint second: Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, 188 destinations each
• Coverage: 199 passports and 227 travel destinations
• Source data: International Air Transport Association (IATA) and research by Henley & Partners

Where does Slovakia rank?

Slovakia sits in seventh place, sharing it with six other countries that each offer access to 183 destinations without a visa obtained in advance. Croatia and Estonia rank eighth, while Liechtenstein and Lithuania take ninth place.

Iceland and the United States round out the top ten, with access to 180 destinations without a visa obtained in advance. The United States remains among the world's most travel-accessible passports but trails several Asian and European countries in the latest ranking.

Which passports lead the 2026 ranking?

Singapore has retained first place with 193 destinations. Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates follow in joint second with 188 destinations each, and the UAE is the highest-ranked Arab country. Sweden is third with 187 destinations.

Eleven countries share fourth place with 186 destinations: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Spain. Austria, Greece, Malta, Portugal and Switzerland follow in fifth place with 185, while Hungary, Malaysia, Poland and the United Kingdom occupy sixth place with 184.

How does the index measure travel freedom?

The Henley Passport Index compares how many destinations passport holders can enter without getting a visa before departure. Its scoring also counts qualifying visa-on-arrival facilities and electronic travel authorisations that do not require prior visa approval.

The index covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, drawing on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and research by Henley & Partners.

What this means for travellers

A higher position does not guarantee entry under all circumstances. Travellers may still need to meet entry conditions, provide supporting documents or obtain an electronic travel authorisation, depending on their destination and circumstances.

Slovak passport holders should check the specific entry requirements of their destination before travelling, even where no visa is required in advance. No further updates to the index have been announced.