6 most powerful passports in the world

Moneycontrol News January 11, 2024

A European quartet claims the pinnacle with two from Asia on the 2024 Henley Passport Index, offering global travel privileges with visa-free access to 194 destination.

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JAPAN

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SINGAPORE

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Holding a French passport can also grant you access to 194 countries, up from last year.

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GERMANY

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ITALY

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Spain is also ranked 1 with the five countries offering visa-free travel to 194 nations.

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6 most powerful passports in the world

A European quartet claims the pinnacle with two from Asia on the 2024 Henley Passport Index, offering global travel privileges with visa-free access to 194 destination.

A European quartet claims the pinnacle with two from Asia on the 2024 Henley Passport Index, offering global travel privileges with visa-free access to 194 destination.

JAPAN

Japan has been holding the top spot for 5 years providing visa-free travel to passport holders to 194 countries.

SINGAPORE

Singapore also ranks 1 with Japan and four other nations. It was ranked 1 last year as well.

Holding a French passport can also grant you access to 194 countries, up from last year.

FRANCE

GERMANY

Germany, ranked slightly lower in previous years, has also made it to the top this year.

ITALY

Italy passport holders can get visa-free access to 194 of 227 destinations, three more than last year.

Spain is also ranked 1 with the five countries offering visa-free travel to 194 nations.

SPAIN