Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland passport ranking

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The Switzerland passport currently ranks on the 4th place according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It provides visa-free access to 124 countries.

This makes it one of the most desirable passports in the world with very high mobility, investment, and quality of life scores.

Switzerland passport holders have visa-free and visas on arrival access to countries such as Belgium, Japan, The United Kingdom, China, The United States, Micronesia, The Solomon Islands, allowing almost instant travel worldwide. Switzerland passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 17 destinations in the world such as Afghanistan, The Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, The Gambia, Mali, Nauru and The Syrian Arab Republic.

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  • Global Passport Index

  • Enhanced Mobility Index

  • Investment Index

  • Quality of Life Index

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.

Score Tooltip The number of points attributed to the country is the sum of the weight of Visa Requirements required to enter a country or territory multiplied by the weight of the country’s “attractiveness” (this is based on four tiers to assess the quality of life - 1, ¾, ½ or ⅓ depending on the country).
97.38
  • 198

    Countries Tooltip The total access is the sum of Visa-Free Access, Visa-Free (limited days), Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), and Visa on Arrival, which are each weighted to varying degrees.

  • 8

    Free Access Tooltip When the number of days allowed in the country is not applicable or is unspecified. Visa-free access is given a weight of 1.0.

  • 37

    Electronic Visa Tooltip eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foregin nationals traveling to or transiting in a country. This also includes Electronic Visa Waivers and is weighted at 0.9.

  • 116

    Free Access
    (limited days) Tooltip Visa-free access when the number of days allowed is determined. Visa-Free (limited days) access is given a weight of 1.0

  • 6

    Electronic Travel
    Authorization(eTA) Tooltip eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foregin nationals traveling to or transiting in a country. This also includes Electronic Visa Waivers and is weighted at 0.9.

  • 14

    On-arrival visas Tooltip You do not need to secure a visa for the country you are visiting before arriving there. Your visa will be provided only when you reach the first port of entry to your destination. Visa on Arrival is given a weight of 0.9.

  • 17

    Visa Required Tooltip Possession of a valid visa is required for entry and cannot be obtained on arrival. Visa required is given a weight of 0.

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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.

Score Tooltip The sum is calculated using three indicators - Global Competitiveness, also known as Market Innovation (weighted at 50%), GNI per Capita (weighted at 25%), and Personal / Individual Tax rates (weighted at 25%). Global Competitiveness is weighted higher as it comprises a number of relevant factors.
82.3

GNI per capita Tooltip The Gross National Income Per Capita is weighted at 25% and is defined as the gross domestic product, including receipts from abroad of employees compensation, property income, and net taxes minus subsidies. The data is calculated from the World Bank.

$75,860

Personal tax rate Tooltip Personal / Individual Income Tax Rates is weighted at 25% and is calculated from Trading Economies & other sources, such as consulting companies and tax authorities. The choice of highest tax bracket was used because it was deemed most relevant for those interested in an investment index.

40%

Markets & Innovation Tooltip The Markets Innovation or the Global Competitiveness Index is weighted at 50%. This is calculated using six selected pillars from the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index: Product market, Labour market, Financial system, Market size, Business dynamism & Innovation capability.
Most favorable
  • Innovation capability

  • Financial system

  • Product market

  • Market size

  • Labor market

  • Business dynamism

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.

Score Tooltip The indicators were weighted as follows: Sustainable Development: 30% Cost of Living: 20% Freedom in the World: 20% Happiness Score: 10% Environmental Performance:10% Migrant Acceptance: 10%.

The rationale for these weights is that Sustainable Development combines several aspects relevant to the quality of living. The Cost of Living and level of freedom are considered important aspects of the Global Index Methodology. The final three indicators are given less weight as they are not central to the index, but are still relevant as they carry information not found elsewhere.
70.5

Tooltip To measure sustainable development, the SDG Index was used which combines 84 variables to track progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (Source: Sustainable Development Report, 2020) Sustainable Development:

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Tooltip To measure the level of freedom in the country, the Freedom in the World (FIW) Index was used. This covers 25 variables under two broad areas - political rights and civil liberties freedoms (Source: Freedom House, 2021). Freedom:

Not free
Partially Free
Free

Tooltip To measure the cost of living, the Cost of Living Index covers consumer goods, including groceries, restaurants, transportation, utility costs etc., and is calculated with New York City as a reference (Source: Numbeo, 2021). Cost of Living:

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Tooltip To measure environmental performance, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) was used. This combines 32 variables that measure 11 issue categories relating to the environment, such as ecosystem vitality and environmental health (Source: Yale University, 2020). Environmental Performance:

Very low
Low
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Very high
Very High

Tooltip To measure the level of happiness in the country, the Happiness Score was used which covers subjective well-being based on Gallup surveys of World Happiness (Source: World Happiness Report, 2021). Happiness:

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Tooltip To measure migrant acceptance, the Migrant Acceptance Index was used, which covers the perception of immigrants in each country (Source: Gallup World Poll). Migrant Acceptance:

Very low
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Very high

Your Result

VISA IS NOT REQUIRED

You are eligible for visa free entry

VISA IS REQUIRED

You are not eligible for visa free entry

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