The two Asian nations have dominated 1st place on the index (which ranks all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa) for the past five years. “The average number of destinations travelers are able to access visa-free has nearly doubled from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024. It has been a decade since the UK and the US jointly held 1st place on the index in 2014. “In 2024, 40 countries making up over 50% of global GDP will undergo decisive elections, including the US and several other major powers. “Kenya and Rwanda are the first major political and economic powers to offer completely visa-free access to international and continental visitors.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 13, 2024 07:23 UTC