HATC SAMPLE EDITION:    Politics & Foreign Relations    Economic News    Business News    Other News of Interest    All stories	14th January, 2026 Hungarian passport one of the world’s strongest Hungary ranks among the countries with the strongest passports, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. Hungarian passport holders can travel visa-free to 184 countries, placing Hungary fifth in the world, level with Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the United Arab Emirates. The index measures passport strength by the number of countries granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access. Singapore tops the list with access to 192 destinations, followed by Japan and South Korea at 188 and several European countries. Hungary has consistently featured near the top in recent years, reflecting the international mobility its citizens enjoy. Other top-ranking countries include Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, and Italy, while the US ranks 10th with access to 179 destinations without a visa. Sources regularly consulted, with abbreviations used in text: Népszabadság (N); Magyar Hírlap (MH); Világgazdaság (VG); Napi Gazdaság (NG); Magyar Nemzet (MN); Népszava (Nsz); Kossuth Rádió news (KR); nightly TV news (TV).
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