Singapore has once again claimed the title of having the world’s most powerful passport, according to a recent ranking by Henley & Partners, a London-based immigration consultancy firm. This achievement allows Singaporean passport holders to access a record 195 global destinations without a visa.
Previously, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain shared the top position, but they have now moved to second place, sharing it with Japan.
In a notable development, the Henley Passport Index now has seven countries sharing the third spot for the first time. These countries are Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden, with passport holders enjoying visa-free entry to 191 destinations worldwide.
The United States, once considered a passport powerhouse, has now slipped to eighth place, continuing its decline on the passport index. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has secured the fourth spot.
Conversely, Afghanistan holds the weakest passport, allowing visa-free entry to only 26 destinations.
The Henley Passport Index relies on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the most extensive and precise travel information database. Juerg Steffen, CEO of Henley & Partners, emphasizes the significance of a visa-free regime, believing it significantly boosts the travel and tourism industry.
