
The Best Citizenship in Every World Region in 2026
Here are the seven best citizenships in the world by region in 2026, and why the top-ranked passport is not always the best pick.

Here are the seven best citizenships in the world by region in 2026, and why the top-ranked passport is not always the best pick.

Israel’s Law of Return grants citizenship to anyone with a Jewish grandparent. But the travel document you receive depends on time spent in Israel, and the two documents open different doors internationally.

A second passport is not the only way to expand your global mobility. The right residence permit can unlock dozens of additional destinations without the time, cost, or complexity of acquiring citizenship.