Singapore has reclaimed its position as the holder of the world’s most powerful passport. It has surpassed major European countries like France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This achievement highlights the advantages of holding a Singapore passport, which grants visa-free entry to a record number of global destinations.
Benefits Of Having Singapore Most Powerful Passport
People having Singapore most powerful passport will now benefit a lot in many ways. Firstly, the people who have the Singapore passport will be able to get access to 195 destinations around the whole world without the need of having a visa. This has led to Singapore passport to become the number one passport surpassing France, Germany, Italy and Spain who were at the top spot earlier this year but now they are on second spot along with Japan.
Third Place Holders
The third place of the most powerful passport in the world is shared by seven countries, which has happened for the first time. The countries lying in third place are Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden. The people who have these seven nation passports can also go up to 191 destinations without the need of any visa.
Henley Passport Index
The Henley Passport Index, published by Henley & Partners ranks 199 passports based on their access to 227 travel destinations. The data used comes from the International Air Transport Association. According to Henley’s CEO Juerg Steffen the ability to travel visa-free is not just convenient but It is also a powerful economic tool as it can help a country to reach economic growth, improve international cooperation, and attract foreign investment.
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The United States and the United Kingdom
The United States has dropped one spot to eighth place continuing its decade-long decline in the rankings. A decade ago, the US and the UK shared the top spot. Now, the UK ranks fourth. This shift indicates significant changes in global travel dynamics over the years.
Afghanistan’s Position
At the bottom of the Henley Passport Index is Afghanistan. Its passport allows visa-free entry to only 26 destinations making it the world’s weakest travel document. This contrast shows the disparities in global mobility and access.
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