A new top-list of the most powerful passports in the world has come to light, and it is the latest update of the Henley Passport index from December this year.
This list is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and passports are ranked according to the number of destinations their holders can visit without a visa.
All data is further checked and updated by Henley & Partners with its research team. Each destination is awarded one point if access is visa-free or can be obtained on arrival. The total number of points determines the ranking, without subjective factors such as economy or safety. The index is updated quarterly.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is in 45th place.
Place Country/s Points
- Singapore 193
- South Korea 190
- Japan 189
- (share) Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland 187
- (divided by) Austria, Greece, Norway, Portugal, Sweden 186
- (share) Hungary, Malta, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia 185
- (share) Croatia, Australia, Czech Republic, Estonia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom 184
- (shared) Canada, Latvia 183
- (share) Liechtenstein, Lithuania 182
- (share) Iceland, Malaysia 181
- United States of America 180
- (share) Bulgaria, Romania 179
- Cyprus 178
- Monaco 177
- Chile 175
Singapore remains the strongest, with visa-free access to 193 countries. This continuity is not the result of one-time political decisions, but a long-term strategy aimed at trade, diplomacy and international openness, which has been reflected in the index for years.
South Korea and Japan have retained very high positions thanks to stable bilateral relations and strong regional and global ties, while European countries continue to form the backbone of the very top of the ranking. As many as 21 European countries are between fourth and sixth place, which confirms that the EU continues to function as one of the strongest blocs of freedom of movement in the world, writes Avaz.
