The 30 Most Powerful Passports In The World [Updated]
Which countries have the most powerful passports in the world? When we talk about the power of a passport, we refer to the number of countries that can be visited with it without the need for a prior visa. This means that, if your passport allows it, you will be free to visit a country without having to do any previous paperwork.
The Henley Passport Index is a ranking that includes all passports in the world according to the number of destinations that their holders can access without the need for a prior visa.
The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the world’s largest and most accurate database of travel information, and is improved with ongoing research from the Henley & Partners Research Department.
Japan, the most powerful passport
According to the latest data collected this year 2020, Japan has the most important and valuable passport on the planet. Thanks to it, Japanese citizens have the possibility to visit a total of 191 countries and regions without the need for a prior visa.
Chile, the best located in Latin America
Chile has the most powerful passport in Latin America. Its citizens can visit a total of 174 countries without a prior visa. In all of America, it is only surpassed by the United States (184) and Canada (183).
Afghanistan, the country with the least valuable passport
On the opposite side to the Japanese is Afghanistan, where its citizens can only visit 26 countries. Close to Afghanistan are Iraq (28) and Syria (29).
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The Most Powerful Passports In The World
| S/N | Passport Origin | Countries for visit |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Japan | 191 |
| 2. | Singapore | 190 |
| 3. | Germany | 189 |
| 4. | South Korea | 189 |
| 5. | Finland | 188 |
| 6. | Italy | 188 |
| 7. | Denmark | 187 |
| 8. | Luxembourg | 187 |
| 9. | Spain | 187 |
| 10. | France | 186 |
| 11. | Sweden | 186 |
| 12. | Austria | 185 |
| 13. | Ireland | 185 |
| 14. | Netherlands | 185 |
| 15. | Portugal | 185 |
| 16. | Switzerland | 185 |
| 17. | Belgium | 184 |
| 18. | Greece | 184 |
| 19. | Norway | 184 |
| 20. | United Kingdom | 184 |
| 21. | USA | 184 |
| 22. | Australia | 183 |
| 23. | Canada | 183 |
| 24. | Czech Republic | 183 |
| 25. | Malta | 183 |
| 26. | New Zealand | 183 |
| 27. | Hungary | 181 |
| 28. | Lithuania | 181 |
| 29. | Slovakia | 181 |
| 30. | Iceland | 180 |
