Henley Passport Index

These Are the World's Most (and Least) Powerful Passports in 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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"The average number of destinations travelers are able to access visa-free has nearly doubled from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024.

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"The average number of destinations travelers are able to access visa-free has nearly doubled from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024.
It has been a decade since the UK and the US jointly held 1st place on the index in 2014.
"In 2024, 40 countries making up over 50% of global GDP will undergo decisive elections, including the US and several other major powers.
Political trends point to a lack of geopolitical coordination heightening the risk of prospective shocks to an already precarious economic environment.

These Are the World's Most (and Least) Powerful Passports in 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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"The average number of destinations travelers are able to access visa-free has nearly doubled from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024.

Key Points:

"The average number of destinations travelers are able to access visa-free has nearly doubled from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024.
It has been a decade since the UK and the US jointly held 1st place on the index in 2014.
"In 2024, 40 countries making up over 50% of global GDP will undergo decisive elections, including the US and several other major powers.
Political trends point to a lack of geopolitical coordination heightening the risk of prospective shocks to an already precarious economic environment.

Major Shake-Up in World's Passport Power Ranking

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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Singapore is now officially the most powerful passport in the world, with its citizens able to visit 192 travel destinations out of 227 around the world visa-free.

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Singapore is now officially the most powerful passport in the world, with its citizens able to visit 192 travel destinations out of 227 around the world visa-free.
The UK appears to have finally turned the corner after a six-year decline, jumping up two places on the latest ranking to 4th place - a position it last held in 2017.
There are 12 countries that are completely open to all passports and four that don't allow anyone in visa-free.
US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan have all either slid down the ranking or remained in the same place as their openness stagnates.

Major Shake-Up in World's Passport Power Ranking

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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Singapore is now officially the most powerful passport in the world, with its citizens able to visit 192 travel destinations out of 227 around the world visa-free.

Key Points:

Singapore is now officially the most powerful passport in the world, with its citizens able to visit 192 travel destinations out of 227 around the world visa-free.
The UK appears to have finally turned the corner after a six-year decline, jumping up two places on the latest ranking to 4th place - a position it last held in 2017.
There are 12 countries that are completely open to all passports and four that don't allow anyone in visa-free.
US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan have all either slid down the ranking or remained in the same place as their openness stagnates.

Major Shake-Up in World’s Passport Power Ranking

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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Singapore is now officially the most powerful passport in the world, with its citizens able to visit 192 destinations out of 227 around the world visa-free.

Key Points:

Singapore is now officially the most powerful passport in the world, with its citizens able to visit 192 destinations out of 227 around the world visa-free.
The UK appears to have finally turned the corner after a six-year decline, jumping up two places on the latest ranking to 4th place — a position it last held in 2017.
US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan have all either slid down the ranking or remained in the same place as their openness stagnates.
Processing delays, high refusal rates, and a reputation for disagreeable customer service are tarnishing the attractiveness of the US as a destination.

These Are the World's Most (and Least) Powerful Passports in 2023

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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"For global citizens, a better measure of economic mobility and fiscal opportunity afforded by their passports is to look at the percentage share of global GDP accessible to them visa-free.

Key Points:

"For global citizens, a better measure of economic mobility and fiscal opportunity afforded by their passports is to look at the percentage share of global GDP accessible to them visa-free.
On a macro level, the new study by Henley & Partners reveals that just 6% of passports worldwide give their holders visa-free access to more than 70% of the global economy.
And only 17% of countries give their passport holders visa-free access to more than four-fifths of the world's 227 destinations.
The lowest ranked Afghanistan passport provides visa-free access to just 12% of the world and less than 1% of global economic output.

These Are the World's Most (and Least) Powerful Passports in 2023

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

"For global citizens, a better measure of economic mobility and fiscal opportunity afforded by their passports is to look at the percentage share of global GDP accessible to them visa-free.

Key Points:

"For global citizens, a better measure of economic mobility and fiscal opportunity afforded by their passports is to look at the percentage share of global GDP accessible to them visa-free.
On a macro level, the new study by Henley & Partners reveals that just 6% of passports worldwide give their holders visa-free access to more than 70% of the global economy.
And only 17% of countries give their passport holders visa-free access to more than four-fifths of the world's 227 destinations.
The lowest ranked Afghanistan passport provides visa-free access to just 12% of the world and less than 1% of global economic output.

The World's Most Powerful Passports have the Least Travel Freedom

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

EU member states dominate the remaining top 10 ten spots on the latest ranking, with Germany and Spain in joint-3rd place, with access to 190 destinations visa-free.

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EU member states dominate the remaining top 10 ten spots on the latest ranking, with Germany and Spain in joint-3rd place, with access to 190 destinations visa-free.
The global mobility gap between the world's most and least powerful passports now sits at an unprecedented 166 destinations.
Heathrow Airport has even told airlines to stop selling summer tickets as the UK's biggest airport struggles to cope with the rebound in air travel.
Now more than ever, it's a mistake to think of a passport as merely a travel document that allows you to get from A to B.

The World's Most Powerful Passports have the Least Travel Freedom

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

EU member states dominate the remaining top 10 ten spots on the latest ranking, with Germany and Spain in joint-3rd place, with access to 190 destinations visa-free.

Key Points:

EU member states dominate the remaining top 10 ten spots on the latest ranking, with Germany and Spain in joint-3rd place, with access to 190 destinations visa-free.
The global mobility gap between the world's most and least powerful passports now sits at an unprecedented 166 destinations.
Heathrow Airport has even told airlines to stop selling summer tickets as the UK's biggest airport struggles to cope with the rebound in air travel.
Now more than ever, it's a mistake to think of a passport as merely a travel document that allows you to get from A to B.

Henley Passport Index Results Trace Geopolitical Shockwaves as New Iron Curtain Descends

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

The latest results from the Henley Passport Index the original ranking of all the world's passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa clearly illustrate the war's profound and perhaps irreversible impact on freedom of movement within the region as a new Iron Curtain descends.

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The latest results from the Henley Passport Index the original ranking of all the world's passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa clearly illustrate the war's profound and perhaps irreversible impact on freedom of movement within the region as a new Iron Curtain descends.
Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the index with its nationals only able to access 26 destinations visa-free.
Dr. Christian H. Kaelin , Chairman of Henley & Partners , says the latest update provides a unique snapshot of a volatile and rapidly changing world.
It brings into stark reality the fact that your citizenship and passport really do matter when it comes to mitigating climate risk".