Good news for Hungarian passport holders: Hungary’s travel document has become even more powerful, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The country now shares its rank with Australia, the Czech Republic, Malta, and Poland.

Hungarian passport grows stronger in Henley Passport Index

The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on a simple principle: the number of countries and territories passport holders can visit without needing a visa. The list is compiled using up-to-date and continuously refreshed data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Updated monthly, the index currently covers 199 passports and 227 different destinations.

Hungary’s passport was previously ranked eighth but improved by one spot in the July update, reaching seventh place. It now stands alongside countries like the Czech Republic and Poland, as well as Malta and distant Australia. A Hungarian passport now grants visa-free access to 185 countries.

While the ranking might not seem especially high west of the Leitha River—Austria, for instance, is in fourth place—it’s considerably more impressive to the east. Among Hungary’s neighbors, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Croatia are all tied in ninth place with access to 183 destinations, while Romania ranks 13th (177 countries) and Ukraine 29th (147 countries). Serbia trails further behind, in 34th place, with visa-free access to just 138 locations.

These are the world’s strongest passports

The Henley Passport Index also paints a clear picture of the borders of the European Union. Within the EU, every country ranks in the top ten for passport strength, while outside the EU, no country makes the cut.

Currently, Singapore holds the strongest passport, allowing visa-free travel to 193 destinations. Japan and South Korea follow in a shared second place with 190 countries, while seven nations tie for third place with 189 visa-free destinations: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain.

At the bottom of the list is Afghanistan, whose citizens can travel visa-free to only 25 destinations. Syria and Iraq aren’t far ahead, with visa-free access to 27 and 30 countries, respectively.

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