Henley Passport Index 2024: The World’s Most Powerful Passports
April 19, 2024 · Residency by investment · 6 min read
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain share the top spot in the Henley Passport Index 2024, giving them the world’s most powerful passports.
The Henley Passport Index, a widely cited global passport ranking, has recently released its annual ranking. It rates each country’s or territory’s passport by the number of countries and territories its holders can access without a prior visa.
The most powerful passports in 2024
This year, 6 countries share first place in the ranking — 2 in Asia and 4 in Europe: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain. Citizens of these countries can visit 194 of the world’s 227 destinations without a visa or with a visa on arrival. These passports greatly expand their holders’ opportunities for international travel and connections. Notably, Japan has held the top spot for 6 consecutive years.
Below is the detailed Henley Passport Index 2024 ranking of the world’s most powerful passports:
Country
2024 rank
Visa-free destinations
France
1
194
Germany
1
194
Italy
1
194
Japan
1
194
Singapore
1
194
Spain
1
194
Finland
2
193
Netherlands
2
193
South Korea
2
193
Sweden
2
193
Austria
3
192
Denmark
3
192
Ireland
3
192
Luxembourg
3
192
United Kingdom
3
192
Belgium
4
191
Norway
4
191
Portugal
4
191
Australia
5
190
Greece
5
190
Malta
5
190
New Zealand
5
190
Switzerland
5
190
Canada
6
189
Czech Republic
6
189
Poland
6
189
United States
6
189
Hungary
7
188
Lithuania
7
188
Estonia
8
187
Latvia
9
186
Slovakia
9
186
Slovenia
9
186
Iceland
10
185
A second passport for global mobility and freedom to do business
In today’s globalized economy, successful entrepreneurs with the means to do so can enjoy the same global mobility as high achievers anywhere in the world. That mobility opens up opportunities across borders — from easier international travel and business expansion to high-quality education, healthcare, and social welfare for their families.
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