“Unprecedented” is how the organisers behind the rankings to find the world's most powerful passport have described the latest index. Citizens of these countries have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 194 destinations out of the 227 the rankings measure. Just behind is South Korea, Finland and Sweden with visa-free travel to 193 destinations. New Zealand is ranked joint sixth, or joint 22nd depending on how you read the rankings, with 189 destinations. Another ranking, the Passport Index, looks at the passports of 193 United Nations member countries and six territories.

Source: Stuff January 11, 2024 18:31 UTC