Singapore has once again been named the world’s most powerful passport, providing its citizens with visa-free access to 195 countries, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released in October 2024.
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain shared the second spot, allowing entry to 192 countries, while Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden ranked third with access to 191 countries.
Belgium, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom allow visa-free travel to 190 countries, placing them fourth.
Australia and Portugal secured fifth place, offering access to 189 countries.
The United States ranked eighth, providing access to 186 countries, while India sits at 83rd with visa-free access to 58 countries.
Sri Lanka ranked 94th, allowing its citizens visa-free travel to 44 countries.
The Henley Passport Index rankings reflect the number of countries accessible without a visa and are influenced by international agreements and diplomatic relations. Asian countries, particularly South Korea, Singapore, and Japan, consistently top the list, highlighting their strong diplomatic ties globally.
Among the least powerful passports are those from Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, and Pakistan.
With agencies inputs
