Report by Aryaa Sinha
India ranked 80th in the most recent Henley passport Index.
Singapore has topped the index by getting visa free access to 192 countries.
India is allowed visa free access to 57 countries.
What is the Henley Passport Index?
Henley Passport Index is an annual ranking that measures the travelling freedom of each country. It’s based on the data provided by International Air Transport Authority (IATA).
Henley Index Rank is based on the number of countries that can be travelled without the use of visa i.e. visa free access. If there are more countries which can be travelled without visa it holds the higher rank in the Henley index rank.
World’s Most Powerful Passports
Countries with highest rank in Henley Passport index are as follow
| COUNTRY | RANK | VISA FREE ACCESS TO COUNTRIES |
| Singapore | 1 | 192 |
| Germany | 2 | 190 |
| Italy | 2 | 190 |
| Spain | 2 | 190 |
| Austria | 3 | 189 |
| Finland | 3 | 189 |
| France | 3 | 189 |
| Japan | 3 | 189 |
| Luxembourg | 3 | 189 |
| South Korea | 3 | 189 |
| Sweden | 3 | 189 |
| Denmark | 4 | 188 |
| Ireland | 4 | 188 |
| Netherland | 4 | 188 |
| United Kingdoms | 4 | 188 |
| Belgium | 5 | 187 |
| Chez republic | 5 | 187 |
| Malta | 5 | 187 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 187 |
| Norway | 5 | 187 |
| Portugal | 5 | 187 |
| Switzerland | 5 | 187 |
World’s Least Powerful Passports
While some passports open doors to numerous countries, others offer limited travel freedom. The least powerful passports in the Henley Passport Index 2023 have the least travel freedom. Holders of these passports have to go through the process of obtaining a visa before travelling to most countries.
| RANK | COUNTRY | VISA FREE ACCESS |
| 103 | Afghanistan | 27 |
| 102 | Iraq | 29 |
| 101 | Syria | 30 |
| 100 | Pakistan | 33 |
| 99 | Yemen | 35 |
| 99 | Somalia | 35 |
| 98 | Palestinian Territory | 38 |
| 98 | Nepal | 38 |
| 97 | North Korea | 39 |
| 96 | Bangladesh | 40 |
| 95 | Sri Lanka | 41 |
| 95 | Libya | 41 |
| 94 | Kosovo | 42 |
| 93 | Lebanon | 43 |
| 92 | Sudan | 44 |
| 92 | Iran | 44 |
| 92 | Eritrea | 44 |
| 91 | Congo | 45 |
| 90 | South Sudan | 46 |
| 90 | Nigeria | 46 |
Advantages for holder of powerful passport
A powerful passport grants visa-free travel to multiple countries, facilitating business, tourism, and educational pursuits. It fosters cultural exchange, personal development, and global networking opportunities, providing holders with greater freedom and flexibility in international travel and access to diverse experiences and career prospects.
Challenges for least powerful passport holder
Holders of the least potent passports face several challenges, including limited travel opportunities and the need for extensive visa applications. These challenges can significantly impact an individual’s life, making the power of a passport a critical factor in global mobility.
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