Malaysia's Passport Grows More 'Powerful', Rising to 2nd in the World; Where Does Indonesia Stand?
Malaysia’s passport has recorded an increase in its position within the global passport rankings. In the 2ically 2026 Global Passport Index, Malaysia’s passport is now ranked second based on the Passport Power Rank, rising from third place in the previous year.
This achievement places Malaysia among the countries with the highest passport mobility in the world. According to Passport Index data, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) holds the first position with a Mobility Score of 182, while Singapore and Malaysia both share a score of 175.
The Malaysian Immigration Department stated that this achievement reflects the strength and international acceptance of the Malaysian passport. “Based on the rankings, Malaysian passport holders have access to 175 destinations, consisting of 129 visa-free destinations and 46 destinations with visa on arrival, while 23 other destinations still require a visa,” said the Malaysian Immigration Department, as quoted from The Malaysian Reserve on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Passport Index data shows that the Malaysian passport has a Mobility Score of 175. This figure is derived from access to 129 visa-free destinations and 46 destinations providing visa-on-arrival facilities. For 23 destinations, Malaysian passport holders are still required to apply for a visa in advance.
Above Malaysia is the UAE passport with a Mobility Score of 182. Meanwhile, Singapore shares the same score as Malaysia, which is 175.
Following Malaysia, the Spanish passport holds the next position with a Mobility Score of 174. After that, several countries share the same score of 173, including Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Portugal, Austria, Norway, Ireland, and Japan.
Indonesia’s Passport Ranked 56th
In the Southeast Asian region, Indonesia’s position remains below Malaysia and Singapore. Based on 2026 Passport Index data, the Indonesian passport is ranked 56th globally with a Mobility Score of 89.
Indonesian passport holders have access to 49 visa-free destinations and 40 destinations with visa on arrival. Meanwhile, 97 destinations still require a visa for Indonesian passport holders.
With a Mobility Score of 89, the reach of the Indonesian passport is recorded at approximately 45 per cent of the world. When compared to Malaysia, there is a significant difference in the Mobility Score; Malaysia recorded a score of 175, whereas Indonesia stands at 89.