2024-05-09 11:15:00
he World Passport Rankingmade by a British firm Henley & Associatesreveal what the lesser known passports in Latin America.
This survey, which includes a total of 199 passports worldwide, has been established how many destinations they allow their carriers to enter without the need to obtain a visa in advance. “Given the application for a lower visa to travel, the more the position is located in the passport of that country,” explained Henley & Partners. Thus, passports that require a visa for a greater number of destinations occupy the last places in the ranking, reflecting the complexity behind the power of a passport.
Countries like Spain, France, Germany e Italy They top the index, allowing their citizens to travel visa-free to up to 194 destinations around the world, highlighting the difference in freedom of mobility that different nations enjoy.
Among Latin Americans, Chile, Argentina y Brazil They are the most prominent, ranked within the first 20 jobs worldwide, indicating greater international openness. Mexico, Uruguay, and Panama are also mentioned positively, appearing among the top 30 in this regard. These data show a significant gap in access to visa-free international travel, even within the Latin American region itself.
he Henley Passport Index It has been a global reference in the evaluation of the strength of passports since the first edition in 2006. “The methodology developed by the European company establishes the score with a value of 1 for all destinations for which the passport does not require a visa”highlights the specializations, which provide clarity on how the mobility offered by different nations to their citizens compares.
Cooperation with the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) it reinforces the rigor of the study, incorporating a review of bilateral or unilateral visa exemption agreements to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. This alliance underlines Henley & Partners’ commitment to promoting a deep understanding of the impact of visa policies on global mobility.
“The tool is intended for individuals interested in international mobility and for governments assessing the impact of their visa policies”, said a spokesman for the council. This shows the relevance of the index not only for regular travelers but also for the design of public policy that seeks to improve the international standing of national passports.
In total, there are 106 positions to be found in the ranking, due to the parity that exists between many countries regarding the same place or the same consideration.
- Haiti: Central American passport result the weakest of all Latin America. It consists of one 55 destinations available for visa-free entry, which places him 87th on the list. It shares location with countries such as Vietnam, Egypt, Comoros, Chad, Bhutan, Central African Republic and Chad.
- Cuba: The island is the second in Latin America with the lowest level of prestige. He is in 79th place together with two other countries: Mongolia and Uzbekistan.
- The Dominican Republic: the country whose capital Santo Domingo is located in the 69th place In solitary.
- Bolivia: the IS weakest passport in all of South America. It offers visa-free access to 82 destinations, sharing a location with Thailand.
- Ecuador: despite being fifth on the scale, there is a position that puts it close to standard averageprecisely in the 57th place at a global level. The nation’s passport has notable cities such as Guayaquil and Quito 95 visa-free access destinationsbeing found alone in that location and even above countries such as China and Saudi Arabia.
The report emphasizes the need to continue working on bilateral agreements that facilitate international mobility and improve the reputation of Latin American passports around the world. Meanwhile, citizens of these countries face restrictions that affect their ability to travel without hindrance, directly impacting business, study and tourism opportunities.
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