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Enhanced Mobility Index
Investment Index
Quality of Life Index

The Enhanced Mobility Index carries the most weight (50%) and is based on the travel benefits that each passport gives the holder, while also taking into account the level of “attractiveness” of the destination country based on its quality of life.

Score

93.06

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196

Countries The total access is the sum of Visa-Free Access, Visa-Free (limited days), Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), and Visa on Arrival, which are each weighted to varying degrees.
118

Free Access When the number of days allowed in the country is not applicable or is unspecified. Visa-free access is given a weight of 1.0.
33

Electronic Visa eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foregin nationals traveling to or transiting in a country. This also includes Electronic Visa Waivers and is weighted at 0.9.
0

Free Access
(limited days) Visa-free access when the number of days allowed is determined. Visa-Free (limited days) access is given a weight of 1.0
4

Electronic Travel
Authorization(eTA) eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foregin nationals traveling to or transiting in a country. This also includes Electronic Visa Waivers and is weighted at 0.9.
15

On-arrival visas You do not need to secure a visa for the country you are visiting before arriving there. Your visa will be provided only when you reach the first port of entry to your destination. Visa on Arrival is given a weight of 0.9.
26

Visa Required Possession of a valid visa is required for entry and cannot be obtained on arrival. Visa required is given a weight of 0.

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The Investment Index is used to provide a general assessment of the economy as an option for investment and other business decisions. Prosperous nations with a dynamic economy are favored, while the level of personal taxation is also taken into account. It is worth 25% of the overall calculation.

Score

71.1

GNI per capita The Gross National Income Per Capita is weighted at 25% and is defined as the gross domestic product, including receipts from abroad of employees compensation, property income, and net taxes minus subsidies. The data is calculated from the World Bank.

$41,570

Personal tax rate Personal / Individual Income Tax Rates is weighted at 25% and is calculated from Trading Economies & other sources, such as consulting companies and tax authorities. The choice of highest tax bracket was used because it was deemed most relevant for those interested in an investment index.

20%

Markets & Innovation

Less favorable

Innovation capability
Financial system
Product market
Market size
Labor market
Business dynamism

The third index covers six main components relating to the quality of life in the country. Other areas were considered, such as healthcare, education, and personal safety. However, it was felt that these were already covered in the selected indicators (such as in the Sustainable Development Goals) or that there were limited reliable sources for the information. The Quality of Living Index is worth 25% of the overall calculation.

Score

77.5

To measure sustainable development, the SDG Index was used which combines 84 variables to track progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (Source: Sustainable Development Report, 2020) Sustainable Development:

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To measure the level of freedom in the country, the Freedom in the World (FIW) Index was used. This covers 25 variables under two broad areas - political rights and civil liberties freedoms (Source: Freedom House, 2021). Freedom:

Not free

Partially Free

Free

To measure the cost of living, the Cost of Living Index covers consumer goods, including groceries, restaurants, transportation, utility costs etc., and is calculated with New York City as a reference (Source: Numbeo, 2021). Cost of Living:

Low

Medium

High

Very high

To measure environmental performance, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) was used. This combines 32 variables that measure 11 issue categories relating to the environment, such as ecosystem vitality and environmental health (Source: Yale University, 2020). Environmental Performance:

Very low

Low

Medium

High

Very high

To measure the level of happiness in the country, the Happiness Score was used which covers subjective well-being based on Gallup surveys of World Happiness (Source: World Happiness Report, 2021). Happiness:

Low

Medium

High

Very high

To measure migrant acceptance, the Migrant Acceptance Index was used, which covers the perception of immigrants in each country (Source: Gallup World Poll). Migrant Acceptance:

Very low

Low

Medium

High

Very high

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Estonia

Estonia passport ranking

Global passport index

Enhanced
mobility index

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index

Quality
of living index

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Global Passport Index

Enhanced Mobility Index

Investment Index

Quality of Life Index

Enhanced Mobility Index

Countries The total access is the sum of Visa-Free Access, Visa-Free (limited days), Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), and Visa on Arrival, which are each weighted to varying degrees.

Free Access When the number of days allowed in the country is not applicable or is unspecified. Visa-free access is given a weight of 1.0.

Electronic Visa eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foregin nationals traveling to or transiting in a country. This also includes Electronic Visa Waivers and is weighted at 0.9.

Free Access
(limited days) Visa-free access when the number of days allowed is determined. Visa-Free (limited days) access is given a weight of 1.0

Electronic Travel
Authorization(eTA) eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foregin nationals traveling to or transiting in a country. This also includes Electronic Visa Waivers and is weighted at 0.9.

On-arrival visas You do not need to secure a visa for the country you are visiting before arriving there. Your visa will be provided only when you reach the first port of entry to your destination. Visa on Arrival is given a weight of 0.9.

Visa Required Possession of a valid visa is required for entry and cannot be obtained on arrival. Visa required is given a weight of 0.

All countries

Investment Index

GNI per capita The Gross National Income Per Capita is weighted at 25% and is defined as the gross domestic product, including receipts from abroad of employees compensation, property income, and net taxes minus subsidies. The data is calculated from the World Bank.

Quality of Life Index

To measure sustainable development, the SDG Index was used which combines 84 variables to track progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (Source: Sustainable Development Report, 2020) Sustainable Development:

To measure the level of freedom in the country, the Freedom in the World (FIW) Index was used. This covers 25 variables under two broad areas - political rights and civil liberties freedoms (Source: Freedom House, 2021). Freedom:

To measure the cost of living, the Cost of Living Index covers consumer goods, including groceries, restaurants, transportation, utility costs etc., and is calculated with New York City as a reference (Source: Numbeo, 2021). Cost of Living:

To measure environmental performance, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) was used. This combines 32 variables that measure 11 issue categories relating to the environment, such as ecosystem vitality and environmental health (Source: Yale University, 2020). Environmental Performance:

To measure the level of happiness in the country, the Happiness Score was used which covers subjective well-being based on Gallup surveys of World Happiness (Source: World Happiness Report, 2021). Happiness:

To measure migrant acceptance, the Migrant Acceptance Index was used, which covers the perception of immigrants in each country (Source: Gallup World Poll). Migrant Acceptance:

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Estonia passport ranking

Global passport index

Enhanced mobility index

Investment index

Quality of living index

Score over time

Global Passport Index

Enhanced Mobility Index

Investment Index

Quality of Life Index

Enhanced Mobility Index

Countries The total access is the sum of Visa-Free Access, Visa-Free (limited days), Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), and Visa on Arrival, which are each weighted to varying degrees.

Free Access When the number of days allowed in the country is not applicable or is unspecified. Visa-free access is given a weight of 1.0.

Electronic Visa eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foregin nationals traveling to or transiting in a country. This also includes Electronic Visa Waivers and is weighted at 0.9.

Free Access(limited days) Visa-free access when the number of days allowed is determined. Visa-Free (limited days) access is given a weight of 1.0

Electronic TravelAuthorization(eTA) eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foregin nationals traveling to or transiting in a country. This also includes Electronic Visa Waivers and is weighted at 0.9.

On-arrival visas You do not need to secure a visa for the country you are visiting before arriving there. Your visa will be provided only when you reach the first port of entry to your destination. Visa on Arrival is given a weight of 0.9.

Visa Required Possession of a valid visa is required for entry and cannot be obtained on arrival. Visa required is given a weight of 0.

All countries

Investment Index

GNI per capita The Gross National Income Per Capita is weighted at 25% and is defined as the gross domestic product, including receipts from abroad of employees compensation, property income, and net taxes minus subsidies. The data is calculated from the World Bank.

Quality of Life Index

To measure sustainable development, the SDG Index was used which combines 84 variables to track progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (Source: Sustainable Development Report, 2020) Sustainable Development:

To measure the level of freedom in the country, the Freedom in the World (FIW) Index was used. This covers 25 variables under two broad areas - political rights and civil liberties freedoms (Source: Freedom House, 2021). Freedom:

To measure the cost of living, the Cost of Living Index covers consumer goods, including groceries, restaurants, transportation, utility costs etc., and is calculated with New York City as a reference (Source: Numbeo, 2021). Cost of Living:

To measure environmental performance, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) was used. This combines 32 variables that measure 11 issue categories relating to the environment, such as ecosystem vitality and environmental health (Source: Yale University, 2020). Environmental Performance:

To measure the level of happiness in the country, the Happiness Score was used which covers subjective well-being based on Gallup surveys of World Happiness (Source: World Happiness Report, 2021). Happiness:

To measure migrant acceptance, the Migrant Acceptance Index was used, which covers the perception of immigrants in each country (Source: Gallup World Poll). Migrant Acceptance:

Your Result

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VISA IS REQUIRED

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Free Access
(limited days) Visa-free access when the number of days allowed is determined. Visa-Free (limited days) access is given a weight of 1.0

Electronic Travel
Authorization(eTA) eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foregin nationals traveling to or transiting in a country. This also includes Electronic Visa Waivers and is weighted at 0.9.

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