World Most Powerful Passports List 2024 ( New List Out Now )

World Most Powerful Passports List 2024: The Henley Passport Index recently released its annual ranking of the world’s most powerful passports. The index evaluates passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Here are the key highlights:

World Most Powerful Passports List 2024

Singapore leads the pack with 195 destinations, making it the strongest passport globally. France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain share second place, allowing visa-free travel to 192 destinations. Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden hold the third spot, granting access to 191 destinations.

Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom follow closely, with 190 destinations. India’s passport secured the 82nd position, enabling its citizens to travel visa-free to 58 countries. Notable destinations include Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand

1. Singapore (195 destinations)
2. France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain (192)
3. Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, Sweden (191)
4. Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom (190)
5. Australia, Portugal (189)
6. Greece, Poland (188)
7. Canada, Czechia, Hungary, Malta (187)
8. United States (186)
9. Estonia, Lithuania, United Arab Emirates (185)
10. Iceland, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia (184)

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What are the criteria for passport rankings?

The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The criteria include:

1. Visa-Free Access: The number of countries and territories where passport holders can enter without a visa.
2. Visa-On-Arrival Access: The number of destinations where travellers can obtain a visa upon arrival.
3. Visa Restrictions: The level of difficulty in obtaining visas for specific countries.

What are the least powerful passports?

The least powerful passports in terms of visa-free access are as follows:

1. Afghanistan: Nationals can visit only 27 destinations without a visa.
2. Iraq: Passport holders have access to 29 destinations visa-free.
3. Syria: Allows travel to 30 destinations without a prior visa.
4. Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, and the Palestinian territories also have limited passport strength