KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s passport has been ranked stronger than those of the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Haiti in a new global assessment of travel mobility, reflecting broader visa-free access for Jamaican citizens.

The ranking, according to Travel and Tour World, is based on the Henley Passport Index 2026, which measures the number of destinations passport holders can access without a pre-arranged visa. The index shows that Jamaica enjoys wider global access than several of its Caribbean neighbours, spanning parts of Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa.

The report attributes Jamaica’s position to sustained diplomatic engagement and participation in international groupings such as Caricom and the Commonwealth, which have supported expanded travel arrangements over time.

In contrast, the Dominican Republic ranks slightly lower due to more limited visa-waiver agreements, while Cuba and Haiti continue to face tighter travel restrictions linked to political and economic constraints. Haiti remains among the lowest-ranked globally, with significantly reduced mobility for its citizens.