New Delhi: The Henley Passport Index has unveiled its latest rankings, revealing that the Singapore passport has been named the world’s most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to an impressive 195 countries. This prestigious accolade highlights Singapore’s robust global mobility and ease of travel.
The index, which bases its rankings on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), also provides insight into India’s global standing. The Indian passport ranks 82nd, allowing visa-free entry to 58 countries, including popular travel destinations such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. This places India on par with nations like Senegal and Tajikistan.
Top Ranked Passports:
•Singapore – Visa-free access to 195 destinations
•France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain – Visa-free access to 192 destinations
•Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, Sweden – Visa-free access to 191 destinations
•Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom – Visa-free access to 190 destinations
•Australia, Portugal – Visa-free access to 189 destinations
Other notable positions include the United States, which has slipped to eighth place with visa-free access to 186 countries, and the United Kingdom, which ranks fourth. At the lower end of the spectrum, Pakistan is ranked 100th with visa-free access to 33 countries, and Afghanistan sits at the bottom of the list, offering access to only 26 destinations.
Key Observations
Christian Kaelin, chair of Henley & Partners, commented on the growing disparity in global mobility: “The global average number of destinations travelers are able to access visa-free has nearly doubled from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024. However, the global mobility gap between those at the top and bottom of the index is now wider than it has ever been.”
For the past 19 years, the Henley Passport Index has been a trusted resource, tracking global travel freedom in 227 countries and territories. Using exclusive data from the IATA, the index remains the most popular tool for displaying, sorting, and ranking the world’s passports, with updates in real-time as visa policies change.
The latest rankings highlight the evolving landscape of global mobility, with Singapore leading the charge and countries like India making steady progress. The Henley Passport Index continues to provide valuable insights into the freedoms and restrictions experienced by travelers worldwide.
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