Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Singapore has once again been named the world's most powerful passport on the Henley Passport Index. But on the Arton Index, it's tied for second — and on the Nomad Passport Index, it sits at 20th. So, what explains the difference? And what does passport power actually mean?

Over the past two decades, global mobility has undergone a dramatic shift. Across hubs such as Abu Dhabi, New York, Singapore and London, that shift has been especially visible.

The UAE has recorded a record-breaking rise on the index, while the U.S. and U.K. have seen their steepest annual drops. Passport strength has moved beyond travel into economics, shaping who gets access to opportunity and who faces friction.

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