10 Safest Countries to Visit in 2027: Canada Tops BHTP Ranking

The 10 safest countries for travel in 2027 have been named

Insurance company Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) has published a ranking of the safest countries and cities for travel in 2027. For the first time in several years, Canada has taken top spot in the country rankings, whilst its largest city, Montreal, topped the city rankings. The study covers 15 countries and 15 cities.

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Canada has risen from fifth to first place, displacing the Netherlands, which held the top spot a year ago but now finds itself in eighth position. New Zealand took second place, improving on last year’s result by four places at once. Australia, which had held second place for two years running, is now third, according to Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection.

Iceland and Japan also made it into the top five. Japan made one of the most notable leaps in the ranking, rising from ninth to fifth place.

Austria, Ireland, Denmark and Portugal also featured in the top ten safest countries. Consequently, European nations dominate the top ten, accounting for five out of ten places.

In the city rankings, Zurich and Amsterdam followed Montreal. Tokyo took fourth place, whilst Reykjavík came fifth. The Icelandic capital, which topped the list a year ago, dropped four places at once.

Oslo, Singapore, Venice, Sydney and Honolulu also made it into the top ten cities. The remaining places were taken by Dublin, Copenhagen, Barcelona, San Francisco and Paris.

When assessing safety, the researchers took into account not only crime rates and the threat of terrorism, but also access to medical care, the risks of extreme weather events and conditions for travellers from vulnerable groups. Particular attention was paid to the safety of women and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

The ranking is based on a survey of American travellers regarding their personal experiences of travelling abroad over the past five years. Their assessments were compared with data from international studies and specialised indices, including the Global Peace Index, the Global Terrorism Index, Numbeo, GeoSure Global and Equaldex, as well as information from the World Health Organisation and the US Department of State.

The study was prepared by the analytics firm Polymath Research + Marketing as part of the 12th annual BHTP State of Travel Insurance report. Its findings reflect a combination of statistical indicators and American travellers’ subjective perceptions of safety.