Henley & Partners has released Passport Index data to determine the strength of passports worldwide.
Henley & Partners has published the Passport Index data to determine the strength of passports worldwide. This index evaluates global travel freedom by measuring the number of countries passport holders can visit visa-free. According to the latest data released, the world's most powerful passports have been identified, with various countries ranking at the top.
The index reveals that six countries lead the list by offering visa-free access to the most countries. Singapore and Japan, which have been at the top for five years, allowing visa-free access to 194 countries, are joined this year by France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Citizens of these countries enjoy extensive travel freedom, being able to visit numerous countries worldwide.
On the other hand, Finland, Sweden, and South Korea hold the second position on the list, while the United States has dropped to its lowest historical ranking, slipping to sixth place. With a U.S. passport, travelers can enter 189 countries visa-free.
Another notable point in the index is that 23 out of the top 30 passports belong to European countries and the United Kingdom. Three passports come from Asia, two from North America, and one from Oceania.
Turkey ranks 54th on the list by offering visa-free access to 118 countries. Russia, one spot above Turkey, offers visa-free access to 119 countries, while Georgia at 52nd place offers access to 121 countries, and Moldova at 51st place offers access to 122 countries without a visa.
While the Henley & Partners Passport Index compares the strength of passports worldwide by measuring citizens' travel freedom, these data can also be interpreted as a reflection of diplomatic relations between countries and international travel policies.