The Italian passport ranks among the most powerful in the world, giving holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 189 out of 227 countries. According to the Henley Passport Index—one of the most respected global rankings in this field—Italy currently sits in third place worldwide.

The Henley Passport Index is unique in that it relies on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It tracks 199 different passports and 227 travel destinations, with monthly updates. It’s widely considered the industry standard for measuring global travel freedom.