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Bits and BobsSix countries share the crown for the most powerful passport in 2024.

Major shakeup in the world’s most powerful passports

By Travel Weekly Asia

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Jan 12, 2024

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Singapore shares the top place alongside Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain for the world’s most powerful passport.

Singapore shares the top place alongside Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain for the world’s most powerful passport. Photo Credit: Travel Weekly Asia/Cheryl Teo

This has never happened before in the history of the Henley Passport Index – six countries have tied for the top spot for having the most powerful passport in 2024: Singapore, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

Over the last five years, Japan and Singapore held the top spot in the Henley Passport Index. The current shared No.1 position by France, Germany, Italy, and Spain marks a significant power shift for Europe.

Citizens of these six countries now have unparalleled access to an impressive 194 destinations, setting an all-time record in the index's 19-year history.

The world’s most powerful passports in 2024

#1.
Singapore, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Spain (194 destinations)

#2.
Finland, South Korea, Sweden (193 destinations)

#3.
Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands (192 destinations)

#4.
Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, United Kingdom (191 destinations)

#5.
Greece, Malta, Switzerland (190 destinations)

#6.
Czech Republic, New Zealand, Poland (189 destinations)

#7.
Canada, Hungary, United States (188 destinations)

#8.
Estonia, Lithuania (187 destinations)

#9.
Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia (186 destinations)

#10.
Iceland (185 destinations)

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