Most Powerful Passports Worldwide — In the beginning of 2023, the Henley Passport Index declared the most potent passport for the year, and yet again, the Japanese Passport has been recognized as the title holder for five years in a row. This passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 countries.
The Henley Passport Index is a reputable and reliable ranking system that evaluates all passports worldwide. It utilizes classified data obtained from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the largest and most reliable travel information database available.
30 Countries with the Most Powerful Passports
The Henley Passport Index has released its list of the most potent passports for 2023, and it's Asian countries that have secured the top positions. Japan has emerged as the leader, followed by Singapore and South Korea in second place, while Germany and Spain share the third spot. Here are the top 30 countries with the most powerful (visa-free) passports in 2023:
- Japan (193 Countries)
- Singapore (193 Countries)
- South Korea (192 Countries)
- Germany (191 Countries)
- Spain (191 Countries)
- Finland (190 Countries)
- Italy (190 Countries)
- Luxembourg (190 Countries)
- Austria (189 Countries)
- Denmark (189 Countries)
- Netherlands (189 Countries)
- Sweden (189 Countries)
- France (188 Countries)
- Ireland (188 Countries)
- Portugal (188 Countries)
- United Kingdom (188 Countries)
- Belgium (187 Countries)
- Czech Republic (187 Countries)
- New Zealand (187 Countries)
- America (187 Countries)
- Australia (186 Countries)
- Canada (186 Countries)
- Greece (186 Countries)
- Malta (186 Countries)
- Hungary (185 Countries)
- Poland (185 Countries)
- Slovakia (184 Countries)
- Lithuania (184 Countries)
- Latvia (183 Countries)
- Slovenia (183 Countries)
This compilation features the 30 countries that possess the most powerful passports in 2023. We hope this list serves as a valuable reference for you.
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