The latest Henley Passport Index has been released, revealing the most powerful passports for 2024. The index ranks global passports by the number of destinations their holders can access visa-free. Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and Singapore top the list, offering visa-free travel to 194 countries. South Korea, Finland, and Sweden follow closely with access to 193 destinations. The UK has moved up to fourth place. The index also highlights a widening global mobility gap, with the most powerful passports having access to 166 more destinations than those at the bottom, such as Afghanistan, Syria, and Pakistan.
- The Henley Passport Index ranks passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a visa.
- For 2024, passports from Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and Singapore have been named the most powerful, with visa-free access to 194 countries.
- South Korea, Finland, and Sweden are in second place, providing access to 193 destinations.
- Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, and Austria hold the third spot in the ranking.
- The UK rose to fourth place, improving its position in the global ranking.
- The average number of visa-free destinations has nearly doubled since 2006, from 58 to 111 in 2024.
- The index also points to a significant global mobility gap, with top-ranking countries able to visit 166 more destinations than those with the least powerful passports.
- Visa policies and reciprocal agreements are key factors influencing the rankings.
- Henley and Partners attribute proactive foreign relations and commonalities in economic status and history as reasons for some countries’ high rankings.
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