Find out here which are the strongest and weakest passports of the world’s countries.
A passport is a must-have document for traveling anywhere in the world.
A passport is essential for any traveler crossing the border between their home country and a foreign country, as it serves as their identity abroad and ensures that the person is not an illegal immigrant.
Every year the list of top passport issuing countries is published publicly.
Valuation of passports
Likewise, an estimate of passports for the year 2022 was released recently.
Every year, the Henley Passport Index, a London-based immigration consultancy, publishes its 2022 ranking of the world’s strongest and weakest passports.
The passport ranking tells you how many countries you can enter without a visa.
It varies from country to country and is determined by many economic and other factors.
Top of the ranking – Japan
Topping the 2022 passport rankings, Japan’s passport is considered the most powerful passport in the world. This passport allows visa-free travel to 193 countries.
In second place are Singapore and South Korea. Their passports allow visa-free travel to 192 countries.
Germany and Spain occupy the third place. Their passports allow visa-free travel to 190 countries.
Finland, Italy and Luxembourg occupy the fourth place and Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden occupy the fifth place.
India’s passport is ranked 87th in this list. With an Indian passport, entry into around 60 countries is visa-free.
Similarly, Sri Lanka’s passport is ranked 103rd. A Sri Lankan passport allows visa-free travel to 42 countries.
It is noteworthy that Afghanistan has the weakest passport in the world.
Last on the list is number 112. With this passport you can travel to 27 countries without a visa.
Iraq ranks 111th, Syria 110th and Pakistan 109th.