Hungarian passport among the world’s most valuable: here’s why
In recent years, the position of the Hungarian passport has been stable at the top. Last year, for example, Hungary was still in 7th place with the United States and Canada, with 188 visa-free destinations.
The Hungarian passport still ranks highly in international rankings, providing significant benefits to the country’s citizens. According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, Hungary is ranked 8th, tied with the Czech Republic. This means that Hungarian citizens can now travel visa-free to 187 countries, offering unique opportunities for travellers, whether for tourism, business or study. Although Hungary has slipped down one place in the ranking compared to last year, our passports are still among the most valuable documents in the world.
The value of the Hungarian passport in the European ranking
In the European Union, and in particular in the Schengen area, Hungary’s passport has a strong position. In the region, Hungarian passport holders can travel almost unhindered, which is a particularly important advantage in terms of economic and cultural relations.
In Henley’s ranking, Hungary competes with countries such as France, Germany and Italy, which are among the leaders. These countries offer visa-free access to more than 190 destinations. Other countries in a similar position to Hungary, such as the Czech Republic, also grant significant freedom of movement to their citizens.
The Henley index not only ranks passports, but also highlights inequalities in global travel freedom. The top countries on the list, like Hungary, offer their citizens almost unlimited opportunities, while countries at the bottom of the list, such as Afghanistan or Syria, offer visa-free travel to only a few destinations. For Hungarian citizens, this global freedom is an advantage in many areas of life, be it for work, study or tourism.
Other rankings
According to Index, in addition to the Henley index, other rankings of passports around the world take different criteria into account. The Arton Capital Passport Index, for example, ranks the passport of the United Arab Emirates at the top, with Hungary in twenty-first place with 177 points. Nomad Capitalist provides an even more comprehensive analysis, taking into account the tax regime, the possibility of dual citizenship, global perception and personal freedom. Hungary is ranked twenty-fourth in this ranking, which remains a commendable achievement.
In order to maintain and further develop the global position of the Hungarian passport, it is important that the country maintains its diplomatic relations and adapts to international travel rules. The geopolitical and economic situation in the world is changing rapidly, which may pose new challenges in the future. However, Hungary’s strong position provides a solid basis to continue to guarantee its citizens a wide range of travel freedoms.
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