Henley & Partners

Japan and Singapore Are Global Leaders When It Comes to Passport Power

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Dr. Christian H. Klin , Group Chairman of Henley & Partners , says your passport can provide a gateway or a barrier to international opportunities. "

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Christian H. Klin , Group Chairman of Henley & Partners , says your passport can provide a gateway or a barrier to international opportunities. "
  • The Henley Passport Index enables individuals to assess where they lie on the spectrum of global mobility and helps governments understand the relative value and power of the passports they provide."
  • Nationals of most EU member states have not seen any improvement in their global access since 2017, mainly because their inbound policies are so restrictive.
  • Despite recently gaining access to Belarus and Zimbabwe, China has fallen one place to 69th on the Henley Passport Index .

France overtakes Germany as the World's Best Nationality

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

LONDON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --France has overtaken Germany as the best nationality in the world, according to the third edition of the recently launched Henley&Partners Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index (QNI).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --France has overtaken Germany as the best nationality in the world, according to the third edition of the recently launched Henley&Partners Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index (QNI).
  • The French nationality earned a score of 81.7 percent out of a possible 100 percent on this year's Index, fractionally ahead of Germany, which held the top spot for the past six years.
  • The Emirati nationality has climbed 13 positions over the past five years, thanks in part to its continually improving Travel Freedom.
  • "For those who are not part of globally integrated citizenships such as France and Germany," he says, "investment migration can provide an alternative path to freedom, removing this highly irrational ceiling for our opportunities and aspirations."

French Nationality Ranked Highest in the World

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Friday, April 20, 2018

LONDON, April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --France's quality of nationality is the best in the world, according to the 3rd edition of the Henley&Partners Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index (QNI), which was launched in London today.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --France's quality of nationality is the best in the world, according to the 3rd edition of the Henley&Partners Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index (QNI), which was launched in London today.
  • The French nationality earned a score of 81.7% out of a possible 100%, fractionally ahead of Germany, which was knocked off the top spot for the first time in seven years, with a score of 81.6%.
  • France has a comparative advantage because its citizens enjoy greater Settlement Freedom as a result of its former colonial empire.
  • The appeal of residence and citizenship programs is growing rapidly, with more than 60 different programs in 57 countries to choose from ."