Ranking snapshot
Henley Passport Index
A dated external passport-ranking snapshot used for the 2026 leaderboard.
- Published
- 21st July 2026
- Checked
- 19th August 2026
Passport rankings · methodology
Methodology, with the source visible.
EntryAtlas keeps passport-ranking snapshots, Passport Power planning data and verified travel guidance separate. That makes each number easier to understand, trace and use responsibly.
Named sourcesOrigin and date shown
Clear limitsSnapshot, not a guarantee
Practical next stepVerify the real journey
Source record
What powers each answer.
Ranking discovery and journey decisions use different evidence. These references are kept visibly separate.
Travel-rule reference
IATA Timatic
Travel-document and destination-entry information from an authoritative provider.
- Role
- Travel-document data
- Refresh
- Ongoing
Method comparison
Arton Capital Passport Index
A secondary reference showing why different scoring rules can produce different rankings.
- Use
- Method comparison
- Status
- Secondary
From ranking to journey
Five checks. One clear handoff.
The ranking helps you compare mobility. The destination guide and official authority decide what matters for a real trip.
- 01
Choose a dated source
Use a published snapshot from a recognised provider and show when it was measured.
- 02
Compare passport access
Apply that provider’s methodology consistently across the destinations it covers.
- 03
Read the result cautiously
Treat the score as a dated comparison, not a promise about a future trip.
- 04
Open the destination guide
Check the current entry requirements, conditions and supporting context.
- 05
Confirm with the authority
Verify the final rule with the responsible government, immigration authority or embassy.
Editorial principles
What guides the process.
Every published ranking should be traceable, understandable and connected to a responsible next action.
Transparency
Show the source, date and method — no hidden ranking maths.
Accuracy
Use recognised providers and refresh dated information.
Context
Explain scope, limits and what a ranking cannot tell you.
User first
Turn a score into a useful next step, not a false guarantee.
Responsibility
Use rankings for discovery, then verify the actual journey.
Explore with confidence
Use the ranking for discovery. Check the route before travel.
See the latest dated comparison, then move to destination-specific guidance.
EntryAtlas passport rankings are for general information only. Always verify current entry rules with the appropriate government, immigration authority or embassy before travel. Sources and methodologies can change.