According to the Passport Index report, Singapore has widened the gap with the six countries that shared the top ranking, reclaiming the title of 'World's Most Powerful Passport.' Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the index, while the Turkish passport, which was ranked 52nd last year, has climbed seven places to become the 45th most powerful passport in the world. The United Kingdom and US passports continue to decline in the rankings.
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UK and US Passports Losing Strength
According to the Passport Index, which is regularly published by Henley & Partners based on official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), some noteworthy insights have emerged regarding the world's most powerful passports. The index reveals that the Singaporean passport, allowing visa-free travel to 195 countries, has once again secured the top spot as the world's most powerful passport. In the previous index, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain shared the lead with Singapore, but now these five countries have fallen to second place, with their passports allowing visa-free travel to 192 countries. Unprecedentedly, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden have jointly secured third place, offering visa-free travel to 191 countries.
UK and US Passports Losing Strength Ten years ago, the United Kingdom and US passports were among the strongest in the world. However, they continue to decline in the rankings. According to the 2024 index, the number of countries that can be visited visa-free with a UK passport has dropped to 190. In the new index, the UK shares fourth place with Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland. Meanwhile, the US passport, which allows visa-free travel to 186 countries, has fallen to eighth place, continuing its downward trend over the past decade. The Afghan passport, which permits visa-free travel to only 26 countries, remains at the bottom of the list. This marks the lowest score recorded in the 19-year history of the index.
Henley & Partners Turkey Director Burak Demirel commented on the index, saying, "In 2006, the average number of countries that could be visited visa-free globally was 58. By 2024, this number has almost doubled to 111. However, the gap between the top and bottom of the list has never been wider. While the Singaporean passport at the top allows visa-free travel to 195 countries, the Afghan passport at the bottom allows travel to only 26 countries."
Costs in Air Travel Decreasing According to IATA data, airports are expected to connect nearly 5 billion people through 22,000 routes and 39 million flights in 2024. Despite the aviation sector's revenue forecast of approximately $1 trillion this year, expenses are projected to reach a record $936 billion, resulting in a net profit of $30.5 billion. This equates to a net profit of just $6.14 per passenger, equivalent to the price of a single espresso in a typical hotel café. Nevertheless, the actual cost of air travel has decreased by 34% over the past decade.
Risers, Fallers, and Election Impact in the Index The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has shown the most significant rise in the rankings, climbing 53 places from 62nd to 9th since the index was first published in 2006, now allowing visa-free travel to 185 destinations. Venezuela has experienced the steepest decline, falling from 25th to 42nd place over the past decade. The country is focused on the upcoming presidential elections on July 28, which could shape the fate of over 7 million Venezuelans who have been forced to leave their country. Additionally, the Henley Global Mobility 2024 Report highlights concerns in the US regarding the upcoming general elections, with fears that a potential new Trump administration might end the Temporary Protected Status program and initiate mass deportations.
30% of Schengen Visa Applications from Africa Rejected A new study within the published report indicates that passports from various African countries face the highest rejection rates for Schengen visa applications, with 30% of applications being denied. Globally, 10% of Schengen applications are rejected. Despite this, Africa has the lowest per capita rate of Schengen applications. The study also shows a direct correlation between the poverty level of the African country applying and the rejection rates.
Turkish Passport Allows Visa-Free Travel to 118 Countries Turkey has climbed seven places in the index since January 2024, moving from 52nd to 45th place. This rise allows visa-free travel to 118 countries with a Turkish passport, marking Turkey's best performance in the index over the past decade.
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UK and US passports are losing strength
According to the Passport Index report, Singapore has widened the gap with the six countries that shared the top ranking, reclaiming the title of 'World's Most Powerful Passport.' Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the index, while the Turkish passport, which was ranked 52nd last year, has climbed seven places to become the 45th most powerful passport in the world. The United Kingdom and US passports continue to decline in the rankings.
UK and US Passports Losing Strength
According to the Passport Index, which is regularly published by Henley & Partners based on official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), some noteworthy insights have emerged regarding the world's most powerful passports. The index reveals that the Singaporean passport, allowing visa-free travel to 195 countries, has once again secured the top spot as the world's most powerful passport. In the previous index, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain shared the lead with Singapore, but now these five countries have fallen to second place, with their passports allowing visa-free travel to 192 countries. Unprecedentedly, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden have jointly secured third place, offering visa-free travel to 191 countries.
UK and US Passports Losing Strength Ten years ago, the United Kingdom and US passports were among the strongest in the world. However, they continue to decline in the rankings. According to the 2024 index, the number of countries that can be visited visa-free with a UK passport has dropped to 190. In the new index, the UK shares fourth place with Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland. Meanwhile, the US passport, which allows visa-free travel to 186 countries, has fallen to eighth place, continuing its downward trend over the past decade. The Afghan passport, which permits visa-free travel to only 26 countries, remains at the bottom of the list. This marks the lowest score recorded in the 19-year history of the index.
Henley & Partners Turkey Director Burak Demirel commented on the index, saying, "In 2006, the average number of countries that could be visited visa-free globally was 58. By 2024, this number has almost doubled to 111. However, the gap between the top and bottom of the list has never been wider. While the Singaporean passport at the top allows visa-free travel to 195 countries, the Afghan passport at the bottom allows travel to only 26 countries."
Costs in Air Travel Decreasing According to IATA data, airports are expected to connect nearly 5 billion people through 22,000 routes and 39 million flights in 2024. Despite the aviation sector's revenue forecast of approximately $1 trillion this year, expenses are projected to reach a record $936 billion, resulting in a net profit of $30.5 billion. This equates to a net profit of just $6.14 per passenger, equivalent to the price of a single espresso in a typical hotel café. Nevertheless, the actual cost of air travel has decreased by 34% over the past decade.
Risers, Fallers, and Election Impact in the Index The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has shown the most significant rise in the rankings, climbing 53 places from 62nd to 9th since the index was first published in 2006, now allowing visa-free travel to 185 destinations. Venezuela has experienced the steepest decline, falling from 25th to 42nd place over the past decade. The country is focused on the upcoming presidential elections on July 28, which could shape the fate of over 7 million Venezuelans who have been forced to leave their country. Additionally, the Henley Global Mobility 2024 Report highlights concerns in the US regarding the upcoming general elections, with fears that a potential new Trump administration might end the Temporary Protected Status program and initiate mass deportations.
30% of Schengen Visa Applications from Africa Rejected A new study within the published report indicates that passports from various African countries face the highest rejection rates for Schengen visa applications, with 30% of applications being denied. Globally, 10% of Schengen applications are rejected. Despite this, Africa has the lowest per capita rate of Schengen applications. The study also shows a direct correlation between the poverty level of the African country applying and the rejection rates.
Turkish Passport Allows Visa-Free Travel to 118 Countries Turkey has climbed seven places in the index since January 2024, moving from 52nd to 45th place. This rise allows visa-free travel to 118 countries with a Turkish passport, marking Turkey's best performance in the index over the past decade.
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