“Unprecedented” is how the organisers behind the rankings to find the world’s most powerful passport have described the latest index results. For the first time, six countries now top the list of Henley & Partners. Previous table-toppers Japan and Singapore have been joined by four EU member states – France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Citizens of these countries have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a record-breaking 194 countries out of the 227 the rankings measure. Just behind is South Korea, Finland and Sweden with visa-free travel to 193 destinations.

Source: Stuff January 11, 2024 15:52 UTC