Lifestyle - December 19, 2024

World’s Most Powerful Passports in 2024

Ukpono Nsima December 19, 2024

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In 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to have the world’s most powerful passport for the fourth straight year. People from the UAE can go to 133 countries without needing a visa and to 47 more with a visa when they arrive.

European countries take most of the top spots. Spain has moved up to second place, Finland is third, and France and Germany are also in the top five. France has the strongest passport among the big economies known as the G20.

On the other hand, the UK and the US have dropped lower in the rankings. The UK has fallen ten places to 32nd, and the US has gone from 27th to 38th place. Both countries used to be much higher up in the rankings.

The list shows that European passports let people travel the most easily, giving their citizens access to many countries without needing visas. South Korea, Japan, and Singapore have the strongest passports in Asia, but they still don’t give as much visa-free access as European countries.

Arton Capital put together the rankings, which show how many countries citizens can enter without a visa. The rankings can change because of world events, new visa policies, and how countries interact with each other.

As the world changes, so does the power of each country’s passport, showing the importance of good relationships and agreements between countries.

Global Passport Power Index 2024: Rankings from Most to Least Powerful Passports