The world’s most powerful – and weakest – passports

Some nations have access to almost 200 destinations without having to apply for visas. Citizens of other countries, however, face a lot of paperwork.

Kelsey Ables

Jan 17, 2024 – 9.53am

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A ranking of the world’s most powerful passports released this week shows that the global mobility gap is “wider than ever”, Henley & Partners, the firm behind the list, says.

Passports from the countries topping the list, largely wealthy nations in Europe, have access to more than 190 destinations visa-free, while countries at the bottom, typically low-income countries in the Global South, have access to as few as 28, according to the rankings.

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