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Global Passport Ranking for Power and Privileges
Henley Passport Index 2023
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For the first time in five years, Japan has lost its top ranking on the Henley Passport Index and now holds the third position. The latest rankings, which rely on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), reveal that Singapore has claimed the coveted title of the world's most powerful passport. Singaporean citizens can now travel to an impressive 192 destinations out of 227 worldwide without the need for a visa.
Meanwhile, Germany, Italy, and Spain have climbed to the second spot, granting visa-free access to 190 destinations. Joining the ranks of Austria, Finland, France, Luxembourg, South Korea, and Sweden, Japanese passport holders now share the third position, enjoying access to 189 destinations without requiring a prior visa.
Exploring the links between visa-free access and openness
Henley & Partners conducted exclusive research exploring the connection between a country's receptiveness to foreign visitors, measured by the number of nations it allows to enter its borders visa-free, and its own citizens' travel freedom, assessed using the Henley Passport Index. The newly introduced Henley Openness Index ranks all 199 countries worldwide based on the nationalities they permit entry to without requiring a prior visa.
Remarkably, the top 20 "most open" countries predominantly consist of small island nations or African states, with the exception of Cambodia. Among them, 12 countries stand out as completely open, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to all 198 passports globally, excluding their own. These highly inclusive countries include Burundi, Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Micronesia, Mozambique, Rwanda, Samoa, Seychelles, Timor-Leste, and Tuvalu.
Conversely, at the bottom of the Henley Openness Index, four countries score a zero, providing no visa-free access to any passport holders: Afghanistan, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, and Turkmenistan. Following closely are five countries that offer visa-free access to fewer than five other nationalities, namely Libya, Bhutan, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, and India.
The data analysis, according to Prof. Dr. Yossi Harpaz, a leading sociologist at Tel Aviv University, reveals that the relationship between travel freedom (Henley Passport Index score) and openness (Henley Openness Index score) is intricate and non-linear. He emphasizes that diplomatic, socio-economic realities and strategic goals of nations significantly influence these factors, resulting in a complex web of interrelations. As the global landscape continues to evolve, these patterns will also change, reflecting the dynamic nature of global mobility.
The five countries experiencing the largest negative disparity between their own visa-free access and their openness to other nations include Somalia, Sri Lanka, Djibouti, Burundi, and Nepal. On the other hand, the top five countries with the smallest discrepancy between their access and their openness are Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong (SAR China), and Barbados.
Source: https://blog.airpaz.com/en/passport-ranking-most-powerful-passports/
About the 2023 Henley Passport Index
The Henley Passport Index is a pioneering and comprehensive ranking system that assesses all passports worldwide based on the number of destinations their holders can visit without requiring a visa beforehand. With cutting-edge expert commentary and historical data spanning over 18 years, this index stands as the original and authoritative reference in the field.
The brainchild of Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, the ranking is founded on exclusive and official data sourced from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This organization maintains the world's most extensive and accurate database of travel information. The Henley Passport Index further benefits from ongoing, meticulous research conducted by the Henley & Partners Research Department.
By leveraging this wealth of information, the Henley Passport Index provides valuable insights into the ever-changing landscape of global mobility, reflecting the varying travel privileges of passport holders across the globe. Its credibility and longevity make it a trusted resource for governments, individuals, and organizations seeking to understand and navigate international travel opportunities and restrictions.
The Henley Passport Index evaluates 199 different passports based on their visa-free access to 227 travel destinations. When a passport allows visa-free entry, a score of 1 is assigned. This also applies if the passport allows obtaining a visa on arrival, a visitor's permit, or an electronic travel authority (ETA) at the destination.
However, if a visa is required, or if the passport holder needs to acquire an e-Visa before departure, or obtain pre-departure government approval for a visa on arrival, a score of 0 is given. The total score for each passport corresponds to the number of destinations for which no visa is required (value = 1).
Source: https://www.getaway.co.za/travel-news/global-passport-index-for-2020-released/
Check whether you required a visa or not to enter your desired countries:
Step 1: Go to Passport Index | Henley & Partners (henleyglobal.com)
Step 2: On the left, you will see an option called “My Passport”
Step 3: Select your country
Step 4: Then go to the “I want to see” option
Step 5: Select Visa-free access or Visa required
Step 6: At last, Select your destination country
* Visa-Free Access: You do not need a visa to enter these countries.
*Visa Required: You need a visa to enter these countries, and you need to apply for it in person.
The best passports to hold in 2023
1. Singapore (192 destinations)
2. Germany, Italy, and Spain (190 destinations)
3. Austria, Finland, France, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Sweden (189 destinations)
4. Denmark, Netherlands, Ireland (188 destinations)
5. Belgium, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and Czech Republic (187 destinations)
6. Australia, Hungary, and Poland (186 destinations)
7. Canada, Greece (185 destinations)
8. Lithuania, United States (184 destinations)
9. Latvia, Slovakia, and Slovenia (183 destinations)
10. Estonia, Iceland (182 destinations)
The worst passports to hold in 2023
Several countries around the world have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 40 or fewer countries. These include:
94. Kosovo (42 destinations)
95. Libya/Sri Lanka (41 destinations)
96. Bangladesh (40 destinations)
97. North Korea (39 destinations)
98. Nepal, Palestinian territory (38 destinations)
99. Somalia (35 destinations)
100. Pakistan (33 destinations)
101. Syria (30 destinations)
102. Iraq (29 destinations)
103. Afghanistan (27 destinations)
Official website: Passport Index | Henley & Partners (henleyglobal.com)
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