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Oceania Passport Index Ranking 2026

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

1New ZealandNew Zealand passport ranks 1. Mobility Score 170, visa-free access 111, eTA access 9, on-arrival access 50, and required-visa destinations 28.
2AustraliaAustralia passport ranks 2. Mobility Score 170, visa-free access 108, eTA access 9, on-arrival access 53, and required-visa destinations 28.
3Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands passport ranks 3. Mobility Score 137, visa-free access 83, eTA access 9, on-arrival access 45, and required-visa destinations 61.
4SamoaSamoa passport ranks 4. Mobility Score 129, visa-free access 81, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 42, and required-visa destinations 69.
5KiribatiKiribati passport ranks 5. Mobility Score 128, visa-free access 79, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 44, and required-visa destinations 70.
6TuvaluTuvalu passport ranks 6. Mobility Score 127, visa-free access 81, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 41, and required-visa destinations 71.
7Marshall IslandsMarshall Islands passport ranks 7. Mobility Score 127, visa-free access 75, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 46, and required-visa destinations 71.
8TongaTonga passport ranks 8. Mobility Score 126, visa-free access 80, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 40, and required-visa destinations 72.
9MicronesiaMicronesia passport ranks 9. Mobility Score 121, visa-free access 69, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 46, and required-visa destinations 77.
10PalauPalau passport ranks 10. Mobility Score 121, visa-free access 68, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 47, and required-visa destinations 77.
11FijiFiji passport ranks 11. Mobility Score 98, visa-free access 49, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 44, and required-visa destinations 100.
12VanuatuVanuatu passport ranks 12. Mobility Score 94, visa-free access 46, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 43, and required-visa destinations 104.
13NauruNauru passport ranks 13. Mobility Score 87, visa-free access 41, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 41, and required-visa destinations 111.
14Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea passport ranks 14. Mobility Score 87, visa-free access 37, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 43, and required-visa destinations 111.
Passport Reports FAQ

Oceania Passport Ranking, Visa-Free Access and Methodology FAQ

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

What does the Oceania passport ranking show?

The Oceania 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 Oceania 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.