The Global Passport Rankings for 2023 have been released, and they provide a valuable insight into the current state of global mobility. The rankings are based on the number of countries that a passport holder can enter without a visa, or with a visa issued on arrival.
As the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions are gradually lifted, having a powerful passport has become increasingly important.
Here are the top 10 countries with the most powerful passports in 2023:
Ranking of Top 10 countries
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- Japan
Japanese passport holders can enter a total of 193 countries without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival, making it the most powerful passport in the world.
- Japan
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- South Korea, Singapore, and Germany
These three countries are tied for second place, with their passport holders able to enter 192 countries without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival.
- South Korea, Singapore, and Germany
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- Finland and Italy
Passport holders from these countries can enter 191 countries without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival.
- Finland and Italy
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- Denmark, Luxembourg, and Spain
These countries share fourth place, with their passport holders able to enter 190 countries without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival.
- Denmark, Luxembourg, and Spain
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- France, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland
Passport holders from these countries can enter 189 countries without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival.
- France, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland
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- Austria and the Netherlands
These countries are tied for sixth place, with their passport holders able to enter 188 countries without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival.
- Austria and the Netherlands
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- Belgium, Portugal, and the United Kingdom
Passport holders from these countries can enter 187 countries without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival.
- Belgium, Portugal, and the United Kingdom
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- Greece, Ireland, and the United States
These countries are tied for eighth place, with their passport holders able to enter 186 countries without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival.
- Greece, Ireland, and the United States
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- Canada, Czech Republic, and New Zealand
Passport holders from these countries can enter 185 countries without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival.
- Canada, Czech Republic, and New Zealand
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- Australia and Hungary
These countries are tied for tenth place, with their passport holders able to enter 184 countries without a visa or with a visa issued on arrival.
- Australia and Hungary
It is worth noting that the rankings can change from year to year, based on various factors such as changes in visa policies or geopolitical events.
For example, the impact of Brexit on the UK’s passport power has been a topic of discussion in recent years. In 2019, before Brexit took effect, the UK ranked fifth on the list, while in 2021, it dropped to seventh place.
In conclusion, the Global Passport Rankings for 2023 highlights the importance of mobility and the value of having a powerful passport. It is essential to stay up-to-date with the latest visa policies and requirements to ensure a hassle-free travel experience
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