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Henley Passport Index: The dominance of any country at the global level can be gauged from its powerful passport. The measure of a strong passport is how many countries grant it visa-free entry. The Henley Passport Index has ranked 199 passports in the world to find out how strong each passport is. Let us know about the top 5 powerful passports of the world. Also, let us see at what number India stands in the list of 199 passports.
What is the ranking of passport?
The ranking of passports in the Henley Passport Index is based on a comprehensive methodology. Many things are measured in it, but the main emphasis is on how many countries the passport holder gets visa-free entry into. A passport is usually strengthened by the country's diplomatic relations and its international agreements.
Singapore has no answer
According to the Henley Passport Index, Singapore's passport will be the strongest in the year 2024. If you hold a Singapore passport, you will not need a visa to travel to 195 countries.
These five countries are at number two
Five countries are at second place in the ranking of powerful passports – France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain. Citizens of these countries can visit 192 tourist destinations without visa.
big situation of small countries
There are seven countries at number three in the ranking of Henley Passport Index. These include Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea and Sweden. If you have a passport of these countries then you will get visa-free entry in 191 countries.
These countries also have dominance
Belgium, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and Britain are at fourth place in the list of world's most powerful passports. With the passport of these countries, you will not need a visa to visit 190 places.
Australia-Portugal are strong
The passports of Australia and Portugal are at fifth position in the Henley Passport Index. Passport holders of these countries can visit 189 countries without visa.
How powerful is India's passport?
India is ranked 83rd in the ranking of most powerful passports. Mauritania, Senegal and Tajikistan are also at the same number. Indian passport holders can enter 58 countries visa-free.
Pakistan has one of the weakest passports in the world
According to the ranking, the passports of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Somalia are the least powerful in the world. They get visa-free entry to a very limited number of countries.