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Global Passport Index: Passport Insights

Brunei

Passport Ranking 2025

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55th

Global Passport Index

52nd

Enhanced Mobility Index

35th

Investment Index

127th

Quality of Living Index

The Brunei passport currently ranks on the 57th place according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It provides visa-free access to 106 countries.Brunei passport holders have visa-free and visas on arrival access to countries such as Belgium, Japan, Canada, The United Kingdom, Russia, China, The United States, allowing almost instant travel worldwide. Brunei passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 34 destinations in the world such as Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Algeria and Ghana.

The Brunei passport currently ranks on the 55th place according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It provides visa-free access to 105 countries.

Brunei passport holders have visa-free and visas on arrival access to countries such as United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, China, Japan, Belize, and Hong Kong, allowing almost instant travel worldwide. Brunei passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 31 destinations in the world such as Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Brazil, and Belarus.

Brunei's Index Score Over Time

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Enhanced Mobility Index
Quality of Living Index
Investment Index

Enhanced Mobility Index

The Enhanced Mobility Index carries the most weight (50%) and is based on the travel benefits that each passport gives the holder, while also taking into account the level of “attractiveness” of the destination country based on its quality of life.

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Investment Index

The Investment Index is used to provide a general assessment of the economy as an option for investment and other business decisions. Prosperous nations with a dynamic economy are favored, while the level of personal taxation is also taken into account. It is worth 25% of the overall calculation.

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$67,580
GNI Per Capita
Moderate Innovation
Markets and Innovation
Personal Tax Rate
Data inputed using the average for the World Bank income level.

Quality of Life Index

The third index covers six main components relating to the quality of life in the country. Other areas were considered, such as healthcare, education, and personal safety. However, it was felt that these were already covered in the selected indicators (such as in the Sustainable Development Goals) or that there were limited reliable sources for the information. The Quality of Living Index is worth 25% of the overall calculation.

56.7

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Global Passport
Enhanced Mobility
Investment
Quality of Life
Global Passport Index
Country
1st
Sweden
Enhanced Mobility Index: 6th
Investment Index: 9th
Quality of Life Index: 1st
2nd
Switzerland
Enhanced Mobility Index: 12th
Investment Index: 2nd
Quality of Life Index: 31st
3rd
Finland
Enhanced Mobility Index: 2nd
Investment Index: 26th
Quality of Life Index: 2nd
4th
Germany
Enhanced Mobility Index: 20th
Investment Index: 11th
Quality of Life Index: 3rd
5th
Denmark
Enhanced Mobility Index: 3rd
Investment Index: 24th
Quality of Life Index: 4th
6th
The Netherlands
Enhanced Mobility Index: 16th
Investment Index: 12th
Quality of Life Index: 6th
7th
Ireland
Enhanced Mobility Index: 6th
Investment Index: 21st
Quality of Life Index: 10th
8th
United Kingdom
Enhanced Mobility Index: 30th
Investment Index: 13th
Quality of Life Index: 6th
9th
Singapore
Enhanced Mobility Index: 1st
Investment Index: 1st
Quality of Life Index: 107th
10th
Norway
Enhanced Mobility Index: 6th
Investment Index: 28th
Quality of Life Index: 5th
Enhanced Mobility Index
Country
Destinations By Visa Requirements
Visa Required
ETA or VISA on Arrival
Visa Free
Access
1st
Singapore
Enhanced Mobility Score: 113.7
Visa Required: 12
ETA or VISA on Arrival: 54
VISA Free: 130
Access: 184
2nd
Finland
Enhanced Mobility Score: 112.3
Visa Required: 14
ETA or VISA on Arrival: 53
VISA Free: 129
Access: 182
3rd
Denmark
Enhanced Mobility Score: 112.1
Visa Required: 12
ETA or VISA on Arrival: 56
VISA Free: 128
Access: 184
4th
Spain
Enhanced Mobility Score: 111.7
Visa Required: 12
ETA or VISA on Arrival: 57
VISA Free: 127
Access: 184
5th
Austria
Enhanced Mobility Score: 111.4
Visa Required: 14
ETA or VISA on Arrival: 56
VISA Free: 126
Access: 182
6th
Ireland
Enhanced Mobility Score: 111.3
Visa Required: 14
ETA or VISA on Arrival: 58
VISA Free: 124
Access: 182
6th
Italy
Enhanced Mobility Score: 111.3
Visa Required: 12
ETA or VISA on Arrival: 63
VISA Free: 121
Access: 184
6th
Norway
Enhanced Mobility Score: 111.3
Visa Required: 12
ETA or VISA on Arrival: 61
VISA Free: 123
Access: 184
6th
Sweden
Enhanced Mobility Score: 111.3
Visa Required: 15
ETA or VISA on Arrival: 53
VISA Free: 128
Access: 181
10th
Greece
Enhanced Mobility Score: 111.2
Visa Required: 14
ETA or VISA on Arrival: 57
VISA Free: 125
Access: 182
Investment Index
Country
Market & Innovation
GNI Per Capita
Personal Taxation
1st
Singapore
Score: 84.1
Market & Innovation: Very High Innovation
GNI Per Capita: $102,450
Personal Taxation: 24%
2nd
Switzerland
Score: 82.7
Market & Innovation: Very High Innovation
GNI Per Capita: $75,860
Personal Taxation: 40%
3rd
Monaco
Score: 79.8
Market & Innovation: Very High Innovation
GNI Per Capita: $75,000
Personal Taxation: 0%
4th
The United States of America
Score: 79.4
Market & Innovation: Very High Innovation
GNI Per Capita: $70,480
Personal Taxation: 37%
5th
Hong Kong
Score: 77.4
Market & Innovation: Very High Innovation
GNI Per Capita: $70,700
Personal Taxation: 15%
6th
The United Arab Emirates
Score: 77.3
Market & Innovation: Very High Innovation
GNI Per Capita: $66,680
Personal Taxation: 0%
7th
Andorra
Score: 74.2
Market & Innovation: Very High Innovation
GNI Per Capita: $37,432
Personal Taxation: 10%
8th
Macao
Score: 73.5
Market & Innovation: Very High Innovation
GNI Per Capita: $72,260
Personal Taxation: 12%
9th
Sweden
Score: 72.9
Market & Innovation: Very High Innovation
GNI Per Capita: $61,090
Personal Taxation: 52%
10th
Estonia
Score: 71.5
Market & Innovation: Very High Innovation
GNI Per Capita: $41,570
Personal Taxation: 20%
Quality Index
Country
Sustainable Development
Cost of LIving
Happiness
1st
Sweden
Score: 91.5
100
Sustainable Development: Very High
25
Cost of Living: Very High
100
Happiness: Very High
2nd
Finland
Score: 90.9
100
Sustainable Development: Very High
25
Cost of Living: Very High
100
Happiness: Very High
3rd
Germany
Score: 87.5
100
Sustainable Development: Very High
25
Cost of Living: Very High
100
Happiness: Very High
4th
Denmark
Score: 87.4
100
Sustainable Development: Very High
25
Cost of Living: Very High
100
Happiness: Very High
5th
Norway
Score: 86.5
100
Sustainable Development: Very High
25
Cost of Living: Very High
100
Happiness: Very High
6th
United Kingdom
Score: 85
100
Sustainable Development: Very High
25
Cost of Living: Very High
100
Happiness: Very High
6th
The Netherlands
Score: 85
100
Sustainable Development: Very High
25
Cost of Living: Very High
100
Happiness: Very High
8th
Luxembourg
Score: 84.9
100
Sustainable Development: Very High
25
Cost of Living: Very High
100
Happiness: Very High
9th
Spain
Score: 84.8
100
Sustainable Development: Very High
50
Cost of Living: High
100
Happiness: Very High
10th
Ireland
Score: 84.2
100
Sustainable Development: Very High
25
Cost of Living: Very High
100
Happiness: Very High

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