Fastest time to visit all sovereign countries
The current fastest time to visit all sovereign countries record is 499 days, held by Michael Zervos, set on May 30, 2025. Last checked October 14, 2026.
499
days
Michael Zervos
- Holder
- Michael Zervos
- Record
- 499 days
- Exact figure
- 1 year 134 days
- Location
- Worldwide
- Date set
- May 30, 2025
- Recognized by
- Guinness World Records
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- guinnessworldrecords.com Fastest time to visit all sovereign countries overall
- moneycontrol.com Man travels to countries in years asking locals what is your happiest memory
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