Top 10 weakest passports in the world

Written By: Sumaila Zaman | Updated: Apr 22, 2026, 10:52 AM

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Here is the list of the top 10 weakest passports in the world.

Which is the World’s weakest passport? — Which is the World’s weakest passport?

Afghanistan has been ranked as the title of the world’s most weakest passport. It's rank is 101 and has access to only 23 different travel destinations out of 227. "With historical data spanning 20 years, the Henley Passport Index is the only one of its kind based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA). The index includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations," reads the official website of Henley & Partners. The Henley Passport Index is considered the standard reference tool for global citizens and sovereign states when assessing where a passport ranks on the global mobility spectrum.

Rank 101: Afghanistan has been ranked as the title of the world’s most weakest passport. — Rank 101: Afghanistan has been ranked as the title of the world’s most weakest passport.

As per the recently published Henley Passport Index 2026, Afghanistan ranks at 101st position, with access to only 23 destinations worldwide.

Rank 100: Syria ranked world’s second weakest passport — Rank 100: Syria ranked world’s second weakest passport

According to the recently published Henley Passport Index 2026, Syria ranks at 100rth position, with access to only 26 destinations worldwide.

Rank 99: Iraq ranked world’s third weakest passport, access to 29 Visa-Free Destinations — Rank 99: Iraq ranked world’s third weakest passport, access to 29 Visa-Free Destinations

As per the recently published Henley Passport Index 2026, Iraq secured the 99th rank, with access to only 29 Visa-Free destinations.

Rank 98: Yemen, Pakistan also in the list of the Worlds weakest passport — Rank 98: Yemen, Pakistan also in the list of the World's weakest passport

Yemen and Pakistan secured the 98th rank, with access to only 31 visa-free destinations, according to the recently published Henley Passport Index 2026.

Rank 97: Somalia in the list of the Worlds weakest passport — Rank 97: Somalia in the list of the World's weakest passport

Somalia secured the 97th rank, with access to only 32 visa-free destinations, according to the recently published Henley Passport Index 2026.

Rank 96: North Korea, Nepal jointly occupies the Rank 96th in the list of the Worlds weakest passport — Rank 96: North Korea, Nepal jointly occupies the Rank 96th in the list of the World's weakest passport

North Korea and Nepal jointly occupy the 96th rank, with access to only 35 visa-free destinations, according to the recently published Henley Passport Index 2026.

Rank 95: Bangladesh, access to 36 Visa-Free Destinations — Rank 95: Bangladesh, access to 36 Visa-Free Destinations

Bangladesh occupy the 95th rank, with access to only 36 visa-free destinations, according to the recently published Henley Passport Index 2026.

Rank 94: Palestinian Territory, Iran, Eritrea jointly occupy the 94th spot, access to 38 Visa-Free Destinations — Rank 94: Palestinian Territory, Iran, Eritrea jointly occupy the 94th spot, access to 38 Visa-Free Destinations

Palestinian Territory, Iran and Eritrea occupy the 94th rank, with access to only 38 visa-free destinations, according to the recently published Henley Passport Index 2026.

Rank 93: Sri Lanka, Libya jointly occupy the 93rd spot, access to only 39 Visa-Free Destinations — Rank 93: Sri Lanka, Libya jointly occupy the 93rd spot, access to only 39 Visa-Free Destinations

Sri Lanka and Libya occupy the 93rd rank, with access to only 39 visa-free destinations, according to the recently published Henley Passport Index 2026.

Rank 92: Sudan, South Sudan jointly occupy the 92nd spot, access to only 41 Visa-Free Destinations — Rank 92: Sudan, South Sudan jointly occupy the 92nd spot, access to only 41 Visa-Free Destinations

Sudan and South Sudan occupy the 92nd rank, with access to only 41 visa-free destinations, according to the recently published Henley Passport Index 2026. All images used in this photo gallery are for representation purpose only.

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