Singapore passport power
Asia · PassRank 163 · ranked 2nd of 199
The Singapore passport has a PassRank score of 163 in 2026, placing it 2nd of 199 worldwide and making it one of the strongest passport. Holders can enter 129 destinations visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 8 via an eTA — that is 163 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 22 require an e-visa and 13 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Singapore passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 129 |
| Visa on arrival | 26 |
| eTA / ETA | 8 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 163 |
| e-Visa | 22 |
| Visa required | 13 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 163. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Singapore itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (129)
Countries and territories the Singapore passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 180 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 30 days |
| Brunei | 30 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Burkina Faso | 30 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Cape Verde | 30 days |
| Chile | 30 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 180 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cuba | 30 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Djibouti | — |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Ghana | 60 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guinea | 30 days |
| Guyana | 30 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 90 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Iran | 15 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Ivory Coast | 90 days |
| Jamaica | — |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kenya | 90 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Lesotho | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Macao | 30 days |
| Malawi | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Mongolia | 30 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Morocco | 30 days |
| Mozambique | 30 days |
| Myanmar | 30 days |
| Namibia | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Paraguay | 30 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Rwanda | 90 days |
| Saint Lucia | 15 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Senegal | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| South Africa | 90 days |
| South Korea | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Taiwan | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Tanzania | 90 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Timor-Leste | 30 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Vietnam | 30 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (26)
Destinations that issue the Singapore passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Oman | — |
| Palau | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (8)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Singapore passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Canada | — |
| Israel | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Suriname | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (22)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| India | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Russia | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Togo | — |
| Ukraine | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (13)
Destinations where Singapore passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Congo | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Mali | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Singapore passport holders visit visa-free?
The Singapore passport has a PassRank score of 163, meaning holders can enter 163 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 129 visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 8 via an eTA. A further 22 require an e-visa and 13 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Singapore passport's rank in 2026?
The Singapore passport ranks 2nd out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 163. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Singapore need a visa for the United States?
Singapore passport holders use an eTA (ESTA) for the United States rather than a full visa. Apply via the official ESTA site before travel.
How is the Singapore PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Singapore passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (129), visa on arrival (26) and eTA/ETA (8). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
Compare with similar passports
- United Arab Emirates — PassRank 169 (1st) · compare Singapore vs United Arab Emirates
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- Spain — PassRank 161 (5th) · compare Singapore vs Spain
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21