What Are the Best Passports in Latin America?
The quality of a passport is measured by the number of destinations its holders can visit without needing a visa. The Henley Passport Index is the most recognized source for this ranking. In its latest edition, Chile stands out as the country with the best passport in Latin America, ranked 16th globally.
Top 3 Passports in Latin America
- Chile: Global rank 16, with visa-free access to 176 destinations.
- Argentina: Global rank 17, with 174 destinations.
- Brazil: Global rank 18, with 173 destinations.
These three countries lead the region in mobility, followed closely by Mexico (23) and Uruguay (24).
Other Notable Countries
Several Latin American countries are included in the global Top 50 rankings:
- Costa Rica (29)
- Panama and Paraguay (30)
- Peru (32)
- El Salvador (35)
- Guatemala (36)
- Colombia (37)
- Honduras (38)
- Nicaragua (41)
- Venezuela (45)
Ecuador rounds out the Top 50, with visa-free access to 95 destinations.
Less Mobile Passports in the Region
Outside the Top 50, some countries have less mobility:
- Bolivia (64)
- Dominican Republic (67)
- Cuba (80)
Global Mobility and Leading Passports
Globally, Singapore leads the rankings with visa-free access to 195 destinations, followed by Japan (193) and a group including countries like France, Germany, and Spain, ranked third (191).
The Henley Index, which evaluates 199 passports and 227 destinations, is a key tool for understanding global mobility and the international access each passport offers.
