Based on the Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2026, here is a detailed look at the world’s most powerful countries by soft power this year.
Most Powerful Passports in the World
Below is a structured look at the 10 lowest-ranked passports in 2026 and the broader factors influencing their limited mobility.
Australia raises passport fees again, with CPI linked increases and details on costs, rankings, and application timing.
The 2025 Henley Passport Index—one of the most widely referenced global mobility reports—has just been released, and it tells a story of shifting influence, tightening borders, and surprising winners.
The power of the United States passport has weakened to its lowest position in two decades, as the latest Henley Passport Index shows a significant shift in global mobility.