The Henley Passport Index has recently released the list of the World’s Most Powerful Passports for the year 2022. Japan has the world’s most powerful passport, followed by Singapore and South Korea, as per Henley Passport Index 2022. The holder of Japanese passport will get visa-free access to 193 countries. India has slipped from 85th place to the 87th with visa-free access to 60 countries.
Key points of the Index:
India’s neighbouring country Pakistan reportedly has the fourth worst passport in the world, according to Henley Index. The Japanese passport provides hassle-free entry to 193 countries, while Singapore and South Korea both provide entry to 192 countries.
Among other countries from Asia, India, along with Mauritius and Tajikistan, has been ranked 87th, with its passport providing access to 67 countries. China ties with Bolivia for the 69th spot, with each of their passports allowing access to 80 destinations.
As for Bangladesh, it occupies the 104th position – five spots higher than Pakistan. Pakistan has the fourth worst passport in the world after Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.
World’s most powerful passports 2022: Top 10 countries
- Japan
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Germany
- Spain
- Finland
- Italy
- Luxemburg
- Austria
- Denmark
