How powerful is a U.S. passport?

7 on the list, last year's Global Citizen Solutions Global Passport Index
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The Henley Passport Index (abbreviation: HPI) is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom enjoyed by the holders of that country's ordinary passport for its citizens. It started in 2006 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index (HVRI) and was modified and renamed in January 2018.
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named the U.S. passport the world's most powerful based on its ranking of investment, quality of life and enhanced mobility indices in 2022.
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Which passport is the most powerful in the world?

Japan has the world's most powerful passport for the 5th year in a row. Holders can visit 193 out of 227 global destinations visa-free. South Korea and Singapore are tied in 2nd place on the index, with a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 192. Germany and Spain are joint 3rd, with visa-free access to 190 destinations.
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What are the 10 most powerful passports?

2023 strongest passports in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index
  • Japan, Singapore (193 destinations)
  • South Korea (192 destinations)
  • Germany, Spain (191 destinations)
  • Finland, Italy, Luxembourg (190 destinations)
  • Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden (189 destinations)
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Where does the US rank in passport power?

The Global Citizen Solutions Global Passport index ranks the United States as the number 1 passport in the world. The USA passport ranks 1st out of 199 countries.
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What countries can a U.S. passport go to?

Americans can travel to most European, Caribbean, and Central and South American countries without a visa, along with many other popular tourism destinations. Countries that U.S. passport holders need visas to enter include Russia, India, China, Vietnam, Turkey, and more, and others require e-visas to visit.
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What country does not accept a U.S. passport?

What countries do not accept U.S. passport? The only destination where it is forbidden for US citizens to travel to is North Korea, due to its closed border status for both US citizens and citizens of other countries.
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Who Cannot have a U.S. passport?

Reasons for denying a passport include a valid, unsealed federal warrant of arrest, a federal or state criminal court order, a condition of parole or probation forbidding departure from the United States (or the jurisdiction of the court), or a request for extradition.
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Why is U.S. passport so valuable?

The topmost factor behind the power of the US passport is enhanced mobility. The count for Visa free countries for US citizens is 189 destinations either through a visa on arrival, via an eTA (electronic travel authorization), or without a visa.
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Why is American passport so powerful?

7 on the list, last year's Global Citizen Solutions Global Passport Index named the U.S. passport the world's most powerful based on its ranking of investment, quality of life and enhanced mobility indices in 2022.
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What's the weakest passport?

The weakest passport, once again, is Afghanistan. Afghan people can only visit 27 countries without the need for a visa.
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Here are the top rankings, with the number of visa-free countries each passport will get you into:
  • Australia, Canada, Greece, Malta, 185.
  • Hungary, Poland, 184.
  • Lithuania, Slovakia, 183.
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What is the rarest passport?

The document we're referring to is the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM) Passport. Currently, only 500 of these passports exist the world. Of those passports, three are granted to the highest-ranking members of the Catholic order.
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What is the best citizenship to have?

Our Top Five – Overview
  • The United Kingdom – best across the board.
  • Australia – best for education.
  • Finland – the happiest country on earth.
  • The United States – best for business.
  • Switzerland – a great place to live.
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Can a US citizen have dual citizenship?

A U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth. U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another.
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Who has a black passport?

Black passport. Black is the rarest colour in passports. African countries such as Botswana, Zambia, Burundi, Gabon, Angola, Chad, Congo and Malawi use this color on their passport covers – New Zealand also has black – because black is their national colour.
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How many countries can US passport go without visa?

As of 15 July 2022, holders of a United States passport may travel to 186 countries and territories without a travel visa, or with a visa on arrival.
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How many passports can you have?

Yes, there is no restriction on obtaining multiple citizenship and passports through the legal citizenship programs. Many citizens from the United States invest in multiple programs to have more than one citizenship and passport.
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Is there a black U.S. passport?

The blue passport book, alternately referred to as the Regular or Tourist passport, is the most commonly issued U.S. passport. Diplomatic - Black diplomatic passports are issued to Foreign Service Officers and other persons with diplomatic or comparable status.
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Do Americans need a visa to go to Japan?

Currently, tourists with U.S. passports do not need visas for short-term visits (up to three months). Passengers who have been fully vaccinated and boosted with vaccines approved by the Japanese government and who are arriving in Japan after October 11, 2022, will not require a pre-travel COVID-19 test.
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Is the U.S. passport respected?

The American passport currently ranks on the 6th place according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It provides visa-free access to 188 countries. This makes it one of the most desirable passports in the world with a very high mobility score.
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Do U.S. citizens need a visa for UK?

Quick Facts. TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays less than six months.
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Can felons get a passport?

According to USA Today, most felons can get a passport without a problem. This is assuming a person is not currently awaiting trial, on probation or parole or otherwise banned from leaving the country.
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Can an American be denied a passport?

Denial of a U.S. Passport Application

There are a number of reasons why the U.S. Department of State can deny your U.S. Passport application or renewal, including: Owing child support. Receiving an IRS taxpayer notice in the mail about having a large overdue unpaid tax debt. Having a previous passport revoked.
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Can a U.S. citizen be denied a U.S. passport?

Every U.S. citizen is entitled to a U.S. passport if they follow all requirements, and there is no statutory or regulatory reason to deny the passport.
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