Points-based and exceptional talent pathways across 8 leading economies, and work permit routes across 30+ countries — independently researched and verified.
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Country
Composite
Passport
Happiness
Freedom
🇨🇭
Switzerland
Europe
6.7
Composite
#5
Passport
#9
Happiness
#6
Free
1 programme⌄
🇮🇪
Ireland
Europe
8.3
Composite
#4
Passport
#17
Happiness
#4
Free
2 programmes⌄
🇨🇦
Canada
Americas
9.0
Composite
#6
Passport
#15
Happiness
#6
Free
3 programmes⌄
🇩🇪
Germany
Europe
11.3
Composite
#1
Passport
#24
Happiness
#9
Free
3 programmes⌄
🇳🇿
New Zealand
Oceania
12.3
Composite
#5
Passport
#30
Happiness
#2
Free
3 programmes⌄
🇦🇺
Australia
Oceania
13.0
Composite
#6
Passport
#10
Happiness
#23
Free
3 programmes⌄
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
Europe
18.0
Composite
#5
Passport
#20
Happiness
#29
Free
2 programmes⌄
🇺🇸
United States
Americas
31.7
Composite
#8
Passport
#23
Happiness
#64
Free
3 programmes⌄
Rankings: Passport — Henley Index 2024 (rank by destinations accessible without prior visa). Happiness — World Happiness Report 2024 (rank among 143 countries). Freedom — Freedom House 2024 (rank among 195 territories; lower = more free). Composite = simple average of all three ranks (lower is better).