How many Southeast Asian countries rank below Malaysia in passport power?

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Malaysia's Passport Ranks Ahead of Six Southeast Asian Nations

Malaysia's passport holds the seventh most powerful position globally in the Henley Passport Index 2026, granting access to 183 destinations visa-free or with visa-on-arrival. Within the Southeast Asian region, Malaysia is positioned as the second most powerful, surpassed only by Singapore. This ranking places Malaysia ahead of six other Southeast Asian countries.
Ranking Below Malaysia

Malaysia's passport provides access to 183 destinations, securing its seventh global rank. In comparison, Singapore is ranked higher globally and leads the region. Following Malaysia, Brunei is ranked 19th, indicating a significant gap in travel freedom compared to Malaysia's position.
Other Regional Comparisons

Further down the index within Southeast Asia, Thailand is ranked 63rd, offering access to 77 destinations. Indonesia follows at 68th with access to 70 destinations. The Philippines is placed 72nd, with its citizens able to travel to 65 destinations without a prior visa.
Lower-Ranked Nations

The index also shows Vietnam at 87th, Cambodia at 88th, Laos at 89th, and Myanmar at 91st. These rankings indicate a progressively lower level of travel freedom compared to Malaysia's passport. The Henley Passport Index assesses 199 passports against 227 travel destinations, with rankings based on the number of destinations accessible without a prior visa.

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