The Australian passport, the world’s most expensive, has fallen to seventh place in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, slipping behind Malaysia’s passport.
Australian Passport Ranking Declines
Australia shares the seventh-place ranking with Canada, Czechia, Latvia, New Zealand, Slovakia and Slovenia, granting passport holders visa-free access to 182 destinations out of 227 countries and territories. Malaysia’s passport jumped to sixth place this year, marking its highest position in the 20-year history of the index.
Malaysian passport holders are allowed visa-free access to 183 destinations. In Southeast Asia, Malaysia’s passport is the second most powerful after Singapore’s, which allows visa-free entry to 193 destinations and is the world’s most powerful passport.
Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates share the second position in the global ranking.
The Australian passport costs AU$422 (US$302), making it the most expensive in the world, following a price increase in January 2026, according to British comparison website Compare the Market.
The Henley Passport Index tracks global travel freedom across 227 countries and territories, using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It ranks 199 passports based on the number of destinations their holders can enter without a visa in advance and is updated regularly to reflect changes in visa policies.
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