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North America Passport Index Ranking 2026

Compare North America passports by passport strength, mobility score, visa-free destinations, on-arrival access, eTA options and visa required destinations.

1CanadaCanada passport ranks 1. Mobility Score 170, visa-free access 112, eTA access 10, on-arrival access 48, and required-visa destinations 28.
2United States of AmericaUnited States of America passport ranks 2. Mobility Score 169, visa-free access 111, eTA access 10, on-arrival access 48, and required-visa destinations 29.
3BarbadosBarbados passport ranks 3. Mobility Score 155, visa-free access 102, eTA access 9, on-arrival access 44, and required-visa destinations 43.
4BahamasBahamas passport ranks 4. Mobility Score 153, visa-free access 98, eTA access 9, on-arrival access 46, and required-visa destinations 45.
5MexicoMexico passport ranks 5. Mobility Score 150, visa-free access 95, eTA access 9, on-arrival access 46, and required-visa destinations 48.
6Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis passport ranks 6. Mobility Score 148, visa-free access 101, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 40, and required-visa destinations 50.
7St. Vincent and the GrenadinesSt. Vincent and the Grenadines passport ranks 7. Mobility Score 146, visa-free access 99, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 40, and required-visa destinations 52.
8Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda passport ranks 8. Mobility Score 144, visa-free access 99, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 39, and required-visa destinations 54.
9Costa RicaCosta Rica passport ranks 9. Mobility Score 143, visa-free access 90, eTA access 8, on-arrival access 45, and required-visa destinations 55.
10Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago passport ranks 10. Mobility Score 141, visa-free access 94, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 40, and required-visa destinations 57.
11GrenadaGrenada passport ranks 11. Mobility Score 140, visa-free access 95, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 38, and required-visa destinations 58.
12Saint LuciaSaint Lucia passport ranks 12. Mobility Score 139, visa-free access 92, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 42, and required-visa destinations 59.
13PanamaPanama passport ranks 13. Mobility Score 139, visa-free access 88, eTA access 8, on-arrival access 43, and required-visa destinations 59.
14DominicaDominica passport ranks 14. Mobility Score 136, visa-free access 93, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 37, and required-visa destinations 62.
15El SalvadorEl Salvador passport ranks 15. Mobility Score 131, visa-free access 80, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 44, and required-visa destinations 67.
16GuatemalaGuatemala passport ranks 16. Mobility Score 131, visa-free access 78, eTA access 8, on-arrival access 45, and required-visa destinations 67.
17HondurasHonduras passport ranks 17. Mobility Score 129, visa-free access 78, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 44, and required-visa destinations 69.
18NicaraguaNicaragua passport ranks 18. Mobility Score 123, visa-free access 73, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 44, and required-visa destinations 75.
19BelizeBelize passport ranks 19. Mobility Score 102, visa-free access 58, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 38, and required-visa destinations 96.
20JamaicaJamaica passport ranks 20. Mobility Score 98, visa-free access 53, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 38, and required-visa destinations 100.
21Dominican RepublicDominican Republic passport ranks 21. Mobility Score 82, visa-free access 30, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 46, and required-visa destinations 116.
22CubaCuba passport ranks 22. Mobility Score 72, visa-free access 25, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 42, and required-visa destinations 126.
23HaitiHaiti passport ranks 23. Mobility Score 60, visa-free access 12, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 42, and required-visa destinations 138.
Passport Reports FAQ

North America Passport Ranking, Visa-Free Access and Methodology FAQ

These answers explain how Passport Reports reads the North America passport ranking, mobility score, visa-free access, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required categories with a consistent regional methodology.

What does the North America passport ranking show?

The North America page compares passports in this continent or region by rank, mobility score and the main travel access categories. It helps readers see which passports provide broader practical movement and which destinations may still require more preparation.

How is the regional mobility score calculated?

The mobility score is based on destinations that can generally be reached through visa-free access, visa on arrival or eTA. Visa required destinations are shown separately so the page explains both the strength and the limits of each passport.

Which methodology is used when passports have similar results?

Passport Reports applies one ranking logic across all continent and region pages: mobility score first, then visa-free access, then eTA, then visa on arrival, and finally alphabetical order when a tie still remains. Shared positions keep the same rank and the next rank jumps by the size of the tied group.

What do visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required mean?

Visa-free means a traditional visa is usually not needed before travel, visa on arrival means permission may be requested at arrival, eTA means a digital pre-travel authorization may be required, and visa required means the traveler normally needs approval before departure.

Why is a continent or regional ranking useful?

A regional view makes it easier to compare neighboring passports, major travel corridors, business routes and mobility patterns without reading the full global table first. It is especially useful for comparing passports that are close geographically but very different in access.

How should the country cards on this page be used?

Each country card gives a quick comparison point and links to a detailed passport page. The detailed page should be used to review visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required destination lists separately.

Why can two passports with close scores still feel different in practice?

Two passports may have similar mobility scores but different access profiles. One may offer more visa-free travel, while another may rely more on visa on arrival or eTA, so the category mix matters as much as the headline score.

Can the North America passport ranking change?

Yes. Rankings can change when governments update visa waiver agreements, electronic authorization systems, arrival visa policies or visa required rules. A regional page should be read as a current comparison snapshot, not a permanent legal status.

Is this page an official immigration source?

No. Passport Reports is an independent passport ranking and travel access reference. It does not issue passports, visas or entry approvals and does not replace official government, consular, airline or border authority guidance.

How should travelers use this information before a trip?

Use the regional ranking to understand relative passport strength and likely entry categories, then verify the exact destination rule before booking or departure. Passport validity, travel purpose, transit route, residence status and temporary restrictions can still affect entry.