Swedish passport offers visa-free access to 187 destinations, ranking third globally

Sweden's passport is the third strongest in the world in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index, allowing its holders to reach 187 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. Singapore takes first place, while Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates share second spot.

Key facts

• Ranking: Henley Passport Index, October 2026 edition
• Sweden: third place, 187 destinations without a visa obtained in advance
• Singapore: first place, 193 destinations
• Japan, South Korea, UAE: joint second, 188 destinations each
• India: 84th place, 55 destinations, down from 57 in October 2025
• Coverage: 199 passports and 227 travel destinations

What is the Henley Passport Index?

The Henley Passport Index ranks passports by the number of destinations their holders can enter without obtaining a visa in advance. That count includes both visa-free entry and visas issued on arrival.

The October 2026 edition covers 199 passports against 227 travel destinations. It draws on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) together with additional research by Henley & Partners.

Which passports lead the October 2026 ranking?

Singapore sits in first place, with its passport holders able to access 193 destinations without securing a visa beforehand. Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates follow in joint second, each offering access to 188 destinations under the same measure.

Sweden comes next in third place, with 187 destinations available without a visa obtained in advance — one destination fewer than the three countries sharing second place.

Where does India stand?

India ranks 84th in the October 2026 index, with access to 55 destinations without a visa obtained in advance. That figure is down from the October 2025 edition, when Indian passport holders could reach 57 destinations. The source notes that India remains well behind the passports at the top of the ranking.

What this means for travellers

For Swedish passport holders, the index indicates broad visa-free and visa-on-arrival access, but it counts only whether a visa is needed in advance — it does not list which specific destinations are covered. Travellers should still confirm the entry rules that apply to their own nationality and destination before booking.

The index does not detail any upcoming changes to entry rules, and no next edition date is given in the source.