The data for the Holy See is based on the 2023 Passport Index, as the relevant indicators were either unavailable or not updated for 2024. Ranking 198th in the Global Passport Index, the Holy See’s passport grants visa-free access to 91 countries, including within the Schengen Zone. In contrast to higher-ranking passports, it allows visa-on-arrival access to 33 countries and electronic visas for 23. On the Enhanced Mobility Index, which assesses the desirability and strategic importance of accessible destinations, the Holy See ranks 62nd. Due to a lack of data on Quality of Living and Investment Index indicators, its ranking largely reflects its travel privileges and diplomatic influence, as captured in the Enhanced Mobility Index.
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The Holy See
Passport Ranking 2025
198th
Global Passport Index
197th
Enhanced Mobility Index
198th
Investment Index
198th
Quality of Living Index
The The Holy See passport currently ranks on the 198th place according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It provides visa-free access to 91 countries.
The Holy See passport holders have visa-free and visas on arrival access to countries such as Belize, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Palestine, allowing almost instant travel worldwide. The Holy See passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 48 destinations in the world such as United States, China, Japan, Afghanistan, Barbados, Burkina Faso, and Brunei.
The Holy See's Index Score Over Time
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Enhanced Mobility Index
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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.
GNI Per Capita
Markets and Innovation
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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.
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05/ Cost of Living
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06/ Migrant Exceptance
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