A passport is the most essential document for international travel, often required alongside a visa in certain destinations.
However, not all passports offer the same level of access—much depends on the issuing nation’s global reputation and diplomatic strength.
The Strongest Passports in Latin America
the Most Powerful Passports in Latin America offer extensive visa-free access, reflecting global trust.
In Latin America, Chile holds the region’s most powerful passport, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 175 countries.
Notably, it is the only South American passport that allows visa-free entry into the United States. Globally, the Chilean passport ranks 14th.
Argentina and Brazil share the second spot in Latin America, with their passports granting visa-free access to 169 countries.
The top 10 strongest passports in Latin America are:
- Chile – 175 countries
- Argentina – 169 countries
- Brazil – 169 countries
- Mexico – 158 countries
- Uruguay – 156 countries
- Costa Rica – 149 countries
- Panama – 147 countries
- Paraguay – 145 countries
- Peru – 142 countries
- El Salvador – 135 countries
The Least Powerful Passports in Latin America
On the other end of the spectrum, the least globally mobile passports in the region belong to:
- Venezuela – 119 countries
- Ecuador – 94 countries
- Bolivia – 78 countries
- Dominican Republic – 74 countries
- Cuba – 60 countries
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The World’s Most Powerful Passports
The annual Henley & Partners ranking evaluates global passport strength based on visa-free access. The rankings get updated monthly.
In the 2025 edition, Singapore claims the top spot, granting entry to 193 countries without a visa. Japan and South Korea followed closely with 190 visa-free entries.
The remaining top 10 include:
- Finland (189)
- France (189)
- Germany (189)
- Iceland (189)
- Italy (189)
- Spain (189)
- Denmark (189)
A passport’s strength and visa-free access depend on diplomatic relationships, global trust, and economic stability. Countries with strong passports enjoy greater international mobility, enhancing their citizens’ ability to travel freely worldwide.
