How does Australia compare? New passport power rankings revealed

New global rankings reveal which passports offer the greatest travel freedom — and where Australia sits compared with the rest of the world.

Australians have visa-free access to 182 countries, according to new rankings. Source: Getty / narvikk Source: Getty / narvikk

The world's most powerful passports have been revealed in new rankings, showing Australia has maintained its position within the top 10.

Singapore again took the top spot as the world's most powerful passport, according to the Henley Passport Index's latest quarterly measure, which ranks travel documents based on the number of destinations holders can access without a visa.

Australia retained its seventh-place position, alongside Latvia, Liechtenstein and the United Kingdom, with visa-free access to 182 countries.

At the other end of the spectrum, Afghanistan again ranked last, with access to just 24 countries without a visa.

The world's most powerful passports have been revealed, with Australia still holding firm while the US and UK slip. Source: SBS

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