Singapore tops global passport rankings, overtaking Japan as the most powerful passport

With visa-free travel to 192 of 227 international locations, Singapore has surpassed Japan to claim the title of most powerful passport in the world.

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The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on the number of visa-free destinations that their holders can visit, and the report is updated quarterly.

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With visa-free travel to 190 destinations, Germany, Italy and Spain tie for second spot, while Japan slides to third with travel to 189 locations.

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The United States has dropped two spots to ninth, while the United Kingdom has risen to fourth after suffering a dip as a result of Brexit.

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With limited visa-free access to only 27, 29 and 30 places, respectively, Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria have the weakest passports globally.

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With access to 57 countries without a visa, India's passport is now ranked 80th globally, up by five spots from last year.

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