The Henley Passport Index has released its 2024 rankings, revealing the world's most powerful passports. The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the most comprehensive travel information database globally. This year, India's passport is ranked at the 82nd spot, granting visa-free entry to 58 countries. This position ties India with countries like Senegal and Tajikistan.
The World's Most Powerful Passports in 2024
Leading the list, the Singapore passport has been named the most powerful, offering visa-free access to 195 countries. Following closely, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, and Spain share the second place with access to 192 countries. In third place, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden provide visa-free entry to 191 destinations.
Indian Passport's Ranking
The Indian passport, ranked 82nd, allows its holders to travel to 58 countries without needing a visa. Popular destinations include Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. This improvement reflects India's strengthening international relations and the increasing value of its passport.
Insights into Global Mobility
The United Kingdom ranks fourth, alongside New Zealand, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland. Australia and Portugal share the fifth spot, while the United States has dropped to eighth place, offering visa-free access to 186 countries. At the bottom, Afghanistan ranks last with access to only 26 destinations.
Christian Kaelin, chair of Henley and Partners, emphasized the growing mobility gap between countries. "The global average number of destinations travelers can access visa-free has nearly doubled from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024. However, the mobility gap between the top and bottom of the index is now wider than ever," he noted.
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