These Are The World's Most Powerful Passports In 2022
Having valid passports is crucial for every traveler, but having a powerful valid passport is even better. Going through visa procedures and travel limitations can be very frustrating and add stress to any travel plan.
But how powerful is your passport? Henley & Partners, an international agency specializing in residence and citizenships, recently published its annual ranking of the most powerful passports in the world.
A group of experts from the company considered data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its own historic data —gathered during the last 17 years— and most recent mobility reports to get the most accurate information available at the moment.
The index includes 199 different passports that were compared to 227 destinations across the world and the most powerful are the ones with fewer visa requirements.
Useful information for travelers, especially for citizens with dual nationalities currently waiting for months to renew their passports. Here’s a summary of the results:
The 10 most powerful passports in 2022
Travelers holding passports within this list are the luckiest and can travel to more destinations than the majority of the countries listed.
1. Japan: The World’s most powerful passport can access 193 without a visa.
2. Singapore and South Korea: Can access 192 countries without a visa.
3. Germany and Spain: Can access 190 countries without a visa.
4. Finland, Italy, and Luxemburg: Can access 189 countries without a visa.
5. Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden: 188 countries. Read More...