Georgia ranks 33rd globally in Passport Index 2026, leading region

The Global Passport Index 2026 ranking showed that Georgia holds the strongest passport among its neighbouring countries, ranking 33rd globally.

In 2015, Georgia ranked 59th, followed by 57th in 2016, 45th in 2017, 40th in 2018, and 39th in 2019. As of 2026, the country has reached 33rd place.

Georgian citizens currently enjoy visa-free travel to 79 out of 133 countries worldwide.

In addition, Georgian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 50 countries, while an electronic visa (e-visa) is required for travel to four countries.

In the regional context, Georgia outperforms several neighbouring states in passport strength, surpassing Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Russia in the 2026 ranking.