Afghanistan Asia 198 4.2 F 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 2 An "F" passport is among the world’s worst travel documents. It provides very limited access to other countries, even within its own region. An "F" passport has a Travel Freedom score of less than 10. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Albania Europe 91 108.7 B- 99 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 31 23 26 55 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Algeria Middle East and North Africa 156 21.4 D- 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 13 15 15 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Andorra Europe 37 173.5 A 141 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 56 45 79 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Angola Sub-Saharan Africa 168 18.4 D- 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 13 19 12 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Antigua and Barbuda North & South America 76 125.5 B 129 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 38 40 34 66 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Argentina North & South America 51 151.1 B+ 149 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 50 52 46 79 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. According to our passports ranking, Argentina has Latin America's second-best passport after Chile.



And like in Chile, anyone willing to commit to residency time in Argentina can obtain citizenship in the country.



It takes just two years of total residency to become eligible for naturalization. This is a great deal to receive an Argentinian passport.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain residency and a passport in the homeland of tango. More Details

Armenia Europe 120 40.2 D+ 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 11 35 21 22 A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 37 and 50. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Australia Oceania 28 174.6 A 156 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 59 47 81 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Austria Europe 17 175.4 A 158 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 60 50 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Azerbaijan Asia 126 35.0 D 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 8 27 20 20 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Bahamas North & South America 42 168.7 A- 133 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 86 49 58 77 An "A-" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 160 and 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Bahrain Middle East and North Africa 112 49.3 D+ 79 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 12 17 25 23 A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 37 and 50. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Bangladesh Asia 195 7.8 F 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 9 5 An "F" passport is among the world’s worst travel documents. It provides very limited access to other countries, even within its own region. An "F" passport has a Travel Freedom score of less than 10. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Barbados North & South America 50 152.2 B+ 138 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 63 46 57 77 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Belarus Europe 103 54.7 C- 74 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 28 46 43 31 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Belgium Europe 21 175.2 A 158 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 60 47 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Belgium is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Belgium will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published on how to obtain a legal residency in Belgium. After five years as a Belgian resident, you're eligible to become a citizen in Belgium. More Details

Belize North & South America 107 53.0 C- 86 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 17 25 23 28 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Benin Sub-Saharan Africa 142 25.5 D 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 17 22 16 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Bhutan Asia 130 31.5 D 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 13 35 17 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Bolivia North & South America 115 46.5 D+ 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 14 37 26 25 A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 37 and 50. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Bosnia and Herzegovina Europe 73 127.1 B 103 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 48 43 47 63 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Botswana Sub-Saharan Africa 119 40.5 D+ 75 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 28 25 23 A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 37 and 50. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Brazil North & South America 55 144.9 B+ 149 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 43 51 39 76 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. According to our passports ranking, Brazil's passport is a solid travel document.



There are many ways to obtain Brazilian residency and subsequent citizenship, but we present you with our favorite... have a baby there.



In Brazil, your newborn gets automatic citizenship. The parents and any older siblings are quickly eligible for residency. And if everything is in order, the entire family can become Brazilian citizens within two years.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain residency and a passport after having a baby in Brazil. More Details

Brunei Asia 5 178.5 A 142 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 87 64 61 78 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Bulgaria Europe 48 154.7 B+ 150 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 52 50 40 77 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Burkina Faso Sub-Saharan Africa 164 19.7 D- 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 15 19 13 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Burundi Sub-Saharan Africa 176 16.1 D- 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 13 17 12 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Cambodia Asia 137 27.4 D 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 11 17 13 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Cameroon Sub-Saharan Africa 182 13.1 D- 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 14 9 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Canada North & South America 29 174.2 A 157 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 76 59 46 80 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Cape Verde Sub-Saharan Africa 138 26.8 D 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 16 22 16 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Central African Republic Sub-Saharan Africa 187 12.2 D- 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 12 11 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Chad Sub-Saharan Africa 161 20.3 D- 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 18 11 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Chile North & South America 18 175.3 A 147 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 76 64 47 81 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. According to our passport ranking, Chile boasts the best travel document of any country in North or South America.



Another positive: Unlike most other graded passports from the list, anyone willing to commit to residency time in the country can obtain a Chilean second citizenship.



It takes five years of total residency to become eligible for naturalization. Several Sovereign Man subscribers who call Chile home are currently going through the naturalization process.



We've written numerous times about how to obtain Chilean residency and citizenship. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review our latest update on how to obtain Chilean residency after the country's sweeping immigration reform in 2018. (Tip: residency categories popular with our subscribers were not affected.)



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China Asia 104 54.4 C- 75 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 23 22 39 25 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Colombia North & South America 84 117.6 B- 114 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 34 39 29 61 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. Colombia is one of our favorite countries. We have invested in a Colombian company and are covering Colombia frequently on the pages of Sovereign Man.



Colombia's passport is a good travel document, especially so after the country recently signed a visa-free agreement with the Schengen area.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain legal residency and subsequent citizenship in Colombia.



And in this case study, we introduce you to a very successful Australian entrepreneur who now lives in Medellin, Colombia. In the report you will learn why he considers Medellin to be the best place on the planet to start a business today. More Details

Comoros Middle East and North Africa 152 22.2 D- 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 10 14 14 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Costa Rica North & South America 58 139.9 B 130 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 48 45 39 73 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. According to our passports ranking, Costa Rica's passport is a solid travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain a legal residency in the country that so many people consider a true "paradise on Earth".



And in this case study, we introduced you to an American family with two children who moved to Costa Rica in 2014 and never looked back. More Details

Croatia Europe 52 150.0 B+ 149 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 52 51 39 77 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Cuba North & South America 135 29.9 D 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 26 17 17 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Cyprus Europe 46 155.0 B+ 152 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 53 52 41 78 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Czech Republic Europe 19 175.3 A 156 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 59 47 81 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Democratic Republic of the Congo Sub-Saharan Africa 190 10.4 D- 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 11 9 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Denmark Europe 12 176.4 A 160 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 61 48 83 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Djibouti Middle East and North Africa 169 18.1 D- 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 12 11 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Dominica North & South America 79 121.5 B 118 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 37 38 32 63 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Dominican Republic North & South America 116 46.1 D+ 66 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 17 14 22 22 A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 37 and 50. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. A passport from the Dominican Republic is not among the best travel documents in the world.



Still, obtaining residency and a citizenship in this tropical paradise could be a great option for your plan B, especially if you are a retiree.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain legal residency and a subsequent citizenship in the Dominican Republic. More Details

Ecuador North & South America 96 69.5 C 83 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 33 49 48 36 A "C" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to most countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions). A “C” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 67 and 83. More Details

Egypt Middle East and North Africa 160 20.9 D- 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 13 15 13 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

El Salvador North & South America 68 130.5 B 116 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 45 39 34 66 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Equatorial Guinea Sub-Saharan Africa 162 20.1 D- 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 12 15 11 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Eritrea Sub-Saharan Africa 181 13.2 D- 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 11 9 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Estonia Europe 36 173.6 A 153 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 76 58 45 80 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Eswatini Sub-Saharan Africa 131 31.2 D 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 13 19 16 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Ethiopia Sub-Saharan Africa 174 16.2 D- 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 8 10 10 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Fiji Oceania 98 66.4 C- 84 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 31 44 46 32 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Finland Europe 7 176.6 A 162 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 78 62 51 83 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

France Europe 10 176.4 A 160 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 60 48 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Gabon Sub-Saharan Africa 141 26.3 D 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 17 14 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Gambia Sub-Saharan Africa 158 21.1 D- 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 20 14 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Georgia Europe 88 110.8 B- 107 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 30 28 29 58 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. The Republic of Georgia is one of our favorite countries. The country's banking system is well capitalized, and Georgia is increasingly attracting foreign investments. In fact, we have invested in a Georgian startup that's doing well.



Also, a Georgian passport is a good travel document, allowing visa-free access to nearly every country in Europe.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain legal residency and a subsequent citizenship in Georgia. More Details

Germany Europe 6 176.6 A 162 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 78 62 51 83 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Germany is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. Also, a German passport will serve you very well in your travels - it is one of the best travel documents in the world.



According to our expert attorney on the subject, some of you with German ancestors might already qualify for German citizenship and not even know it. This is especially true if your family was persecuted by the Nazis.



If you are a Sovereign Man: Confidential subscriber, you can find out for sure if you are eligible for a German passport through your ancestry in this report. More Details

Ghana Sub-Saharan Africa 166 18.9 D- 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 15 23 14 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Greece Europe 26 175.2 A 158 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 60 47 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Greece is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Greece will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published on how to find out whether you qualify for a Greek citizenship through your ancestry.



And in this very detailed report, we covered a way to obtain residency in Greece through a "golden visa" program with an investment in local real estate starting at €250,000 (plus fees). More Details

Grenada North & South America 61 137.7 B 122 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 54 48 51 69 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Guatemala North & South America 69 129.1 B 116 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 45 39 31 66 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Guinea Sub-Saharan Africa 149 23.7 D 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 13 17 13 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Guinea-Bissau Sub-Saharan Africa 183 13.1 D- 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 16 12 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Guyana North & South America 118 40.8 D+ 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 37 25 25 A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 37 and 50. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Haiti North & South America 125 35.1 D 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 11 18 16 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Honduras North & South America 67 131.5 B 115 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 45 39 31 66 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Hong Kong Asia 40 171.4 A- 148 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 70 74 63 84 An "A-" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 160 and 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Hungary Europe 23 175.2 A 155 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 59 46 81 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Hungary is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. A second passport from Hungary will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published on how to find out whether you qualify for a Hungarian citizenship through your ancestry.



And in this case study, we introduce our readers to a dynamic Australian national who obtained Hungarian residency after living for years as a permanent traveler. She decided to put down roots in Budapest - one of the most walkable and livable cities in the world (plus it's magnificently cheap).



(There has been a major change since we published these reports - the residency program through investment in the Hungarian government bonds has been suspended and is not available anymore.) More Details

Iceland Europe 25 175.2 A 155 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 59 48 81 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

India Asia 133 30.6 D 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 13 32 17 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Indonesia Asia 109 50.6 C- 74 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 17 24 27 25 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Iran Asia 163 19.7 D- 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 8 8 10 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Iraq Middle East and North Africa 193 9.1 F 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 6 4 An "F" passport is among the world’s worst travel documents. It provides very limited access to other countries, even within its own region. An "F" passport has a Travel Freedom score of less than 10. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Ireland Europe 38 173.4 A 158 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 76 59 47 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Ireland is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Ireland will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published about Ireland. In it you will learn whether you qualify for Irish citizenship through your ancestry. More Details

Israel Asia 57 140.9 B+ 137 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 48 52 33 72 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Italy Europe 9 176.5 A 161 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 78 61 51 83 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Italy is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. But even if you decide to stay in your home country, a second passport from Italy will serve you very well in your travels - it is one of the best travel documents in the world.



On the pages of Sovereign Man: Confidential we have written about a very simple way to obtain Italian citizenship if at least some of your ancestors came from Italy. In this report we describe the exact steps you need to take to claim your Italian citizenship.



Italy allows dual citizenship, meaning you won't need to give up your former citizenship when you become Italian.



And in another Italy-related case study, we talked about the personal experience of an American couple that moved to the Italian countryside and now live their dream in the Le Marche region. More Details

Ivory Coast Sub-Saharan Africa 167 18.5 D- 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 15 18 13 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Jamaica North & South America 108 52.0 C- 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 17 40 28 30 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Japan Asia 1 191.9 A+ 164 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 96 72 88 91 An "A+" passport is an outstanding travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom Score of over 180 and provide visa-free (or visa on arrival) access to more than 150 countries including (mandatory) the Schengen area, the US, and China. More Details

Jordan Middle East and North Africa 136 29.7 D 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 12 16 14 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Kazakhstan Asia 105 54.2 C- 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 16 39 25 26 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Kenya Sub-Saharan Africa 146 24.9 D 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 17 20 15 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Kiribati Oceania 90 108.8 B- 110 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 17 25 56 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Kosovo Europe 175 16.2 D- 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 7 8 10 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Kuwait Middle East and North Africa 100 56.3 C- 92 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 16 20 28 28 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Kyrgyzstan Asia 127 34.8 D 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 8 27 20 20 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Laos Asia 134 30.3 D 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 7 24 19 14 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Latvia Europe 39 172.8 A 154 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 76 58 45 80 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Latvia is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Latvia will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published about Latvia. In it you will learn whether you qualify for a Latvian citizenship through your ancestry.



And in this very detailed report we covered a way to obtain residency in Latvia through a "golden visa" program with an investment in local real estate starting at €250,000 (plus fees). More Details

Lebanon Middle East and North Africa 159 21.0 D- 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 7 10 10 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Lesotho Sub-Saharan Africa 124 36.4 D 71 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 14 13 20 19 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Liberia Sub-Saharan Africa 179 14.8 D- 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 15 10 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Libya Middle East and North Africa 186 12.5 D- 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 11 8 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Liechtenstein Europe 32 174.1 A 150 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 56 45 80 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Lithuania Europe 34 173.8 A 155 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 59 48 81 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Lithuania is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Lithuania will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published about Lithuania. In it you will learn whether you qualify for a Lithuanian citizenship through your ancestry.



If you have an idea for a startup, then check out this alert about Lithuania's new visa program. The tiny Baltic country has officially launched Startup Visa Lithuania, a program that grants residency visas to "ambitious and innovative startup founders." More Details

Luxembourg Europe 14 175.5 A 161 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 62 50 83 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Luxembourg is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Luxembourg will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document.



In 2018, we released a report describing how exactly you can claim your Luxembourgish citizenship if your ancestors hail from this European country.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report here. More Details

Macau Asia 44 160.4 A- 129 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 63 52 58 76 An "A-" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 160 and 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Madagascar Sub-Saharan Africa 150 23.5 D 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 11 17 13 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Malawi Sub-Saharan Africa 140 26.6 D 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 13 18 16 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Malaysia Asia 49 152.3 B+ 154 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 51 48 45 77 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Maldives Asia 102 54.8 C- 78 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 17 29 43 27 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Mali Sub-Saharan Africa 165 19.5 D- 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 15 19 13 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Malta Europe 24 175.2 A 158 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 60 48 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Marshall Islands Oceania 66 132.1 B 107 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 57 25 32 60 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Mauritania Middle East and North Africa 154 21.7 D- 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 16 12 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Mauritius Sub-Saharan Africa 54 145.9 B+ 124 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 57 42 50 69 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Mexico North & South America 53 147.5 B+ 139 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 48 42 37 74 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. According to our passports ranking, Mexico's passport is a solid travel document.



And it's not hard to obtain.



It is especially easy if you are retired, Mexico makes it easy for you to go straight for permanent residency from the very beginning.



After five years of residency, you become eligible for naturalization and a Mexican passport.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain residency and a passport on Mexico. And in this case study, we introduced you to an American expat who made Mexico's Baja California state his home. More Details

Micronesia Oceania 75 126.4 B 101 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 55 23 27 59 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Moldova Europe 92 107.2 B- 106 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 28 33 26 59 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Monaco Europe 30 174.2 A 147 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 58 46 80 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Mongolia Asia 114 47.9 D+ 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 13 38 22 23 A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 37 and 50. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Montenegro Europe 83 118.8 B- 111 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 34 40 28 62 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Morocco Middle East and North Africa 129 33.3 D 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 22 21 20 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Mozambique Sub-Saharan Africa 157 21.2 D- 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 20 12 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Myanmar Asia 147 24.8 D 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 10 15 11 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Namibia Sub-Saharan Africa 128 34.7 D 68 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 21 22 20 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Nauru Oceania 110 50.5 C- 78 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 15 26 21 23 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Nepal Asia 172 17.1 D- 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 11 34 13 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Netherlands Europe 20 175.3 A 159 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 61 47 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

New Zealand Oceania 27 174.7 A 156 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 60 49 81 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Nicaragua North & South America 80 120.5 B 111 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 38 38 31 61 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. A passport from Nicaragua is a good travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain legal residency and subsequent citizenship in Nicaragua. You will also learn about both real estate opportunities in the country and why many consider Nicaragua "the next Costa Rica." More Details

Niger Sub-Saharan Africa 171 17.5 D- 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 12 15 12 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Nigeria Sub-Saharan Africa 196 6.0 F 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 11 9 An "F" passport is among the world’s worst travel documents. It provides very limited access to other countries, even within its own region. An "F" passport has a Travel Freedom score of less than 10. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

North Korea Asia 188 11.9 D- 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 11 9 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

North Macedonia Europe 78 122.9 B 110 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 39 39 32 63 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Norway Europe 13 176.2 A 159 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 60 48 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Oman Middle East and North Africa 101 54.9 C- 76 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 15 17 25 24 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Pakistan Asia 197 5.0 F 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 6 3 An "F" passport is among the world’s worst travel documents. It provides very limited access to other countries, even within its own region. An "F" passport has a Travel Freedom score of less than 10. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Palau Oceania 62 135.6 B 103 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 59 37 33 62 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Palestine Middle East and North Africa 178 15.7 D- 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 8 11 9 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Panama North & South America 64 132.8 B 121 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 40 43 34 69 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. Panama is one of our favorite countries on the planet. It's prosperous, dynamic and very close to North America. And Panama's passport is a solid travel document.



But it's the country's Friendly Nations Residency option that's a real no-brainer for your Plan B... almost everyone qualifies; very little time on the ground is required; and it only requires a small investment.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to take advantage of the unique Friendly Nations program and obtain legal residency and subsequent citizenship in Panama. More Details

Papua New Guinea Oceania 117 43.0 D+ 73 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 12 21 20 22 A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 37 and 50. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Paraguay North & South America 63 135.0 B 123 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 42 45 37 70 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Peru North & South America 65 132.3 B 127 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 38 44 36 68 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. According to our passports ranking, a passport from Peru is a solid travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain a legal residency and subsequent citizenship. Peru is one of the rare countries where you can pursue citizenship after holding residency for a mere two years.



From the same report, you can access a case study of a young Australian who moved to a remote Peruvian fishing village, runs her own business and raises her little boy there. More Details

Philippines Asia 122 37.0 D 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 21 21 19 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Poland Europe 45 156.3 B+ 155 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 53 52 43 79 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. Poland is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Poland will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published about Poland. In it you will learn whether you qualify for a Polish citizenship through your ancestry. More Details

Portugal Europe 16 175.4 A 159 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 61 47 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Portugal is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Portugal will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published on how to apply for a Portuguese retirement visa (which also works great for online entrepreneurs).



And in this very detailed report, we have covered all pros and cons of the popular "golden visa" in Portugal-- a residency you can obtain in Portugal after investing €500,000 (plus fees) in local real estate.



And this case study describes a firsthand experience of applying for the Portuguese Golden Visa. The story comes from one of our own Sovereign Man subscribers. More Details

Qatar Middle East and North Africa 95 71.0 C 91 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 31 29 46 34 A "C" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to most countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions). A “C” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 67 and 83. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Republic of the Congo Sub-Saharan Africa 185 12.7 D- 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 13 14 11 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Romania Europe 47 154.8 B+ 152 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 52 52 40 78 A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Russia Europe 94 72.5 C 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 21 49 36 39 A "C" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to most countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions). A “C” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 67 and 83. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Rwanda Sub-Saharan Africa 173 16.6 D- 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 16 21 13 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Saint Kitts and Nevis North & South America 71 127.5 B 131 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 40 42 37 68 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Saint Lucia North & South America 82 119.5 B- 123 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 35 22 31 61 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. St. Lucia's passport is a good travel document.



And St. Lucia is one of the very few countries that offers economic citizenship to those willing to pay around $100,000 (plus fees.)



In fact, we like the program so much that Sovereign Man decided to become the program's official promoter and soon will be able to offer a St. Lucian citizenship cheaper than anyone else in the world. More Details

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines North & South America 74 126.9 B 128 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 40 41 33 66 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Samoa Oceania 85 115.3 B- 115 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 35 38 31 61 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

San Marino Europe 3 186.7 A 141 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 92 62 63 83 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Sao Tome and Principe Sub-Saharan Africa 153 21.9 D- 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 11 16 12 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Saudi Arabia Middle East and North Africa 113 49.2 D+ 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 12 17 25 23 A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 37 and 50. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Senegal Sub-Saharan Africa 155 21.5 D- 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 19 13 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Serbia Europe 59 139.9 B 119 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 56 51 52 71 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Seychelles Sub-Saharan Africa 60 139.7 B 131 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 54 50 56 70 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Sierra Leone Sub-Saharan Africa 177 16.0 D- 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 14 11 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Singapore Asia 2 189.5 A+ 164 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 93 69 69 87 An "A+" passport is an outstanding travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom Score of over 180 and provide visa-free (or visa on arrival) access to more than 150 countries including (mandatory) the Schengen area, the US, and China. Singaporean citizenship is extremely valuable. Its passport is one of the only two passports that earned our top grade.



Obtaining citizenship (and residency) in Singapore today is much harder than it used to be, but it is still possible if you are a very accomplished entrepreneur.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can access this podcast where we interview a good friend of Sovereign Man and learn about his experience of obtaining Singaporean citizenship.



Singapore does not allow dual citizenship and will require you to renounce your former citizenship when you apply. More Details

Slovakia Europe 31 174.1 A 156 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 60 46 81 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Slovenia Europe 35 173.7 A 155 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 76 58 45 80 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Solomon Islands Oceania 87 112.0 B- 117 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 25 27 58 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Somalia Middle East and North Africa 192 9.4 F 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 7 5 An "F" passport is among the world’s worst travel documents. It provides very limited access to other countries, even within its own region. An "F" passport has a Travel Freedom score of less than 10. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

South Africa Sub-Saharan Africa 106 54.0 C- 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 17 40 27 29 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

South Korea Asia 4 181.9 A 162 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 83 75 71 88 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

South Sudan Sub-Saharan Africa 180 14.4 D- 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 10 9 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Spain Europe 8 176.5 A 161 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 78 62 51 83 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. Spain is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 28 member-states of the EU. A Spanish passport will serve you very well in your travels - it is one of the best travel documents in the world.



Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published on how to apply for a retirement residence visa and non-lucrative residence visa in Spain. The latter works great for an early retiree, online entrepreneur, or digital nomad.



If you have a job, say, in the US and work remotely, you're eligible to apply for this temporary residence visa.



Keep in mind, however, that Spain - with few exceptions - doesn't allow dual citizenship. More Details

Sri Lanka Asia 184 12.8 D- 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 11 8 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Sudan Middle East and North Africa 189 11.2 D- 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 10 9 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Suriname North & South America 111 50.2 C- 71 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 21 35 25 27 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Sweden Europe 11 176.4 A 160 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 60 48 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Switzerland Europe 15 175.4 A 157 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 77 60 50 82 An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US. More Details

Syria Middle East and North Africa 194 8.4 F 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 5 5 An "F" passport is among the world’s worst travel documents. It provides very limited access to other countries, even within its own region. An "F" passport has a Travel Freedom score of less than 10. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Taiwan Asia 43 164.4 A- 118 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 83 45 53 70 An "A-" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 160 and 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Tajikistan Asia 132 30.8 D 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 25 19 16 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Tanzania Sub-Saharan Africa 145 25.0 D 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 16 22 14 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Thailand Asia 99 59.9 C- 77 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 23 39 31 29 A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 50 and 67. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Timor-Leste Oceania 93 103.0 B- 82 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 28 12 19 49 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries. More Details

Togo Sub-Saharan Africa 170 17.6 D- 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 15 19 12 A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 10 and 23. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Tonga Oceania 81 119.8 B- 112 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 47 25 45 60 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Trinidad and Tobago North & South America 72 127.1 B 128 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 39 31 37 67 A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Tunisia Middle East and North Africa 121 39.9 D+ 68 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 17 25 28 25 A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 37 and 50. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Turkey Asia 97 67.4 C 112 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 24 35 35 37 A "C" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to most countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions). A “C” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 67 and 83. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries. More Details

Turkmenistan Asia 151 23.2 D 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 10 15 13 A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 23 and 37. The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive. More Details

Tuvalu Oceania 89 109.0 B- 116 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 17 26 55 A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area. More Details

Uganda Sub-Saharan Africa 148 24.1 D 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 13 17 13 A 