The Safest Countries to Visit in 2026 (Ranked)

Extremely low crime. Excellent infrastructure. Strict laws – follow them.

Stunning volcanic landscapes. Extremely expensive. Northern lights.

Stunning nature. Natural hazards from earthquakes and weather. Incredibly welcoming.

Clean and expensive with incredible scenery. Efficient transport. Multilingual.

Saunas, lakes, and northern lights. Cold winters. Happiest country consistently.

Tiny and wealthy. Beautiful old town. Easy day trip from Belgium/Germany/France.

Stunning fjords and northern lights. Very expensive. Outdoor paradise.

Hygge culture. Copenhagen is bike-friendly and beautiful. Expensive.

Tiny Pyrenean microstate. Duty-free shopping and skiing. Between France and Spain.

Very low crime. Natural disaster preparedness is world-class. Respectful of visitors.

Low crime. Natural hazards (wildlife, sun, ocean) are the main risks. World-class quality of life.

Happiness-focused country. Mandatory daily tourist fee ($100/day). Unique culture. Pristine nature.

World-class nature. Friendly people. Cold winters in most of the country.

Digital pioneer. Tallinn's medieval old town stunning. Efficient Baltic gem.

Friendly, English-speaking. Excellent pubs and stunning coastline.

Stunning Alpine scenery. Vienna consistently ranked most livable city. Excellent skiing.

Modern infrastructure. Strict laws. Doha is a modern city. Very hot summers.

Oil-rich sultanate. Strict Islamic laws (Sharia). Alcohol banned. Sultan's palace spectacular.

Welcoming. Excellent food and infrastructure. Typhoons and earthquakes are the main natural risks.

Beautiful Alpine country. Lake Bled is stunning. Affordable by European standards. Great outdoors.

Affordable. Vilnius old town is UNESCO-listed. Hill of Crosses unique. Baltic charm.

Very low crime. Strict laws tourists must respect. Luxurious infrastructure.

Liberal country. Bike theft is Amsterdam's main crime. Excellent infrastructure and English widely spoken.

Affordable. Prague is a major tourist destination. Pickpocketing is the only significant risk.

Baltic state. Riga's art nouveau architecture beautiful. Affordable. Good nightlife.