Tag: Henley Passport Index

Asian nations hold the world’s most powerful passports

Japan and Singapore are now the world’s most powerful passports, according to the Henley Passport Index. They’ve knocked Germany off the top spot, with visa-free access to 179 destinations. India was given the 81st spot with visa-free-access to 56 countries, as per the index. South Korea holds third place in the rankings, alongside Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden. It’s passport holders have visa-free access to 178 destinations. UK has dropped down to 4th place, but it still provides its citizens with visa-free access to 177 destinations. The US continues to hold 5th place on the index, offering its passport ... Read more

Pakistani passport ranked fourth worst for international travel

The Pakistani passport has been ranked among the five worst passports for international travel, according to a new report, the Henley Passport Index published in February 2018. Pakistan, which has visa free access to only 30 countries, is ranked 102 over 105 countries, while Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria are below Pakistan. However, Pakistan is ranked number one adventure travel destination. The five least powerful passports in the world: 1) Afghanistan: visa free access -24 2) Iraq: visa free access – 27 3) Syria: visa free access- 28 4) Pakistan: visa free access – 30 5) Somalia: visa free access- 32