Which passport is most visa free?

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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Which passports have the most visa-free travel?

No. 1 most powerful passport in the world: Japan

As of 2023, Japanese passport holders can visit 193 of 227 destinations visa-free, which is 85% of the world, according to data from the International Air Transport Association compiled by Henley & Partners.
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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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What are the top 5 most powerful passports?

According to The Henley Passport Index, these are the top ten most powerful passports accompanied by the number of countries that allow access without a prior visa:
  • Japan (193 countries)
  • Singapore and South Korea (192 countries)
  • Germany and Spain (190 countries)
  • Finland, Italy and Luxembourg (189 countries)
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Which passports are visa-free to USA?

Nationals of Canada, Israel, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, and countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (except Croatia and Poland) may visit for up to 30 days without an entry permit.
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How strong is USA passport?

The United States passport currently ranks 7th in terms of travel freedom (tied with the passports of Belgium, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the Czech Republic) according to the Henley Passport Index. It is also ranked 3rd by the Global Passport Power Rank.
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What is the most powerful passport?

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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Why is an American passport so powerful?

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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What countries do not accept US 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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Is US passport stronger than UK?

Is an American or British passport better? The US passport is ranked 1st and the British passport is 7th in the Global Passport Index. However, the index numbers are different, so it is up to you to choose which passport is better.
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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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Who has the least powerful passport?

One immediate standout among the least powerful passports is North Korea. The insular nation has visa-free access to 40 countries, ranking it above eight other passports on the list.
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What is the least accepted passport?

Firmly at the bottom of the Henley Passport Index is Afghanistan with a score of just 27 out of 227 destinations - 166 fewer than Japan.
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What are the weakest passports?

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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Why is the U.S. passport so weak?

Since the start of Trump's presidency, the U.S passport power has been slowly weakening due to international friction over certain political policies under the new administration, and now due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Is Japan visa free for US citizens?

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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Do US citizens need visa for Europe?

With a valid U.S. passport, you can stay up to 90 days for tourism or business during any 180-day period. Do not overstay! You must wait an additional 90 days before applying to re-enter the Schengen area. To stay longer than 90 days, you must have a visa.
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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 US passports get denied?

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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Where does USA rank in passport?

The American passport is currently ranked 6th among global passports, according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index.
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How long US citizen can stay out of USA?

While the normal limit is a year, you can stay longer and still preserve your US citizen if you are a military service member, Government employee, or meet any other criteria discussed above i.e., work for a US multinational or you proactively preserve residence.
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What is the number 1 passport?

Japan once again has the world's most powerful passport for 2023, an honor the country has held for five years in a row. Japanese passport holders can visit 193 different destinations around the world visa-free, according to the Henley Passport Index. That is out of a total of 227 destinations around the globe.
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Do US citizens need a visa for UK?

Quick Facts. TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays less than six months.
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What countries accept U.S. passport?

As of January 2023, US passport holders can travel visa free to 143 countries and territories:
  • Albania.
  • American Samoa.
  • Andorra.
  • Anguilla.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Argentina.
  • Armenia.
  • Aruba.
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