10 Most Beautiful Passports Around the World

A passport isn’t just a travel document — sometimes it’s a true work of art. Each page can tell a story about a country’s culture, history, and natural beauty. While passports are usually ranked by their “power” — the number of countries they grant visa-free access to — here we take a look at them from a design perspective. Here are ten of the most stunning examples.

1. Switzerland

Passport Index: 3rd out of 98
Visa-free: 122 countries
Visa on arrival: 48 countries

The pages highlight all 26 cantons, featuring iconic Alpine landscapes, lakes, and valleys. Traditional motifs blend seamlessly with modern design, while water and mountains symbolize both Switzerland’s heritage and progress.

2. United States

Passport Index: 8th out of 98
Visa-free: 116 countries
Visa on arrival: 50 countries

American passport pages depict national parks, landmarks, and even the historic Moon landing, accompanied by quotes from figures like Washington and Fitzgerald. Under UV light, a waving U.S. flag appears.

3. Japan

Passport Index: 7th out of 98
Visa-free: 117 countries
Visa on arrival: 48 countries

The design features Katsushika Hokusai’s famous woodblock prints Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, showing the mountain from different perspectives and seasons. The cover bears a minimalist chrysanthemum, symbol of the imperial seal.

4. New Zealand

Passport Index: 6th out of 98
Visa-free: 117 countries
Visa on arrival: 51 countries

Incorporating Māori art, natural symbols, and maritime history, the New Zealand passport reveals intricate designs under UV light.

5. Belgium

Passport Index: 3rd out of 98
Visa-free: 127 countries
Visa on arrival: 44 countries

Comic culture takes center stage with Tintin, the Smurfs, and Lucky Luke appearing throughout. These illustrations not only celebrate Belgian heritage but also add a layer of anti-counterfeiting protection.

6. Canada

Passport Index: 8th out of 98
Visa-free: 118 countries
Visa on arrival: 48 countries

Pages come alive with Canadian landscapes — lakes, forests, and the Northern Lights. Enhanced security includes multi-color UV printing, intricate perforations, and unique illustrations.

7. Australia

Passport Index: 7th out of 98
Visa-free: 113 countries
Visa on arrival: 54 countries

Seventeen iconic sites are featured, from Uluru to the Bungle Bungle ranges. Kangaroos hop across pages, adding a playful touch to the design.

8. Latvia

Passport Index: 7th out of 98
Visa-free: 117 countries
Visa on arrival: 50 countries

Latvia’s passport blends national symbols like the coat of arms, anthem, and flag with illustrations of landscapes and birds — especially cranes, a unifying design element.

9. Norway

Passport Index: 3rd out of 98
Visa-free: 123 countries
Visa on arrival: 47 countries

Panoramic landscapes stretch across the pages, from fjords to snowy peaks. The salmon-colored cover pays tribute to the fishing industry, and under UV light, the Northern Lights shine brightly.

10. Finland

Passport Index: 3rd out of 98
Visa-free: 127 countries
Visa on arrival: 43 countries

Finnish design includes Lapland scenery, the whooper swan (a national symbol), and poetic quotes from Eino Leino. UV light reveals snowflakes and auroras, adding a magical Arctic touch.

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