Henley Passport Index: Singapore Tops, Pakistan 98th Globally

Singapore’s Passport Tops Henley Index

The Henley Passport Index has released its latest rankings, placing Singapore at the top with the world’s most powerful passport. Singaporean citizens can travel visa-free to 192 countries.

Japan and South Korea Share Second Place

Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates jointly hold second place on the list, offering access to 187 destinations without a visa.

Norway and Switzerland Also Rank High

Norway and Switzerland also rank highly with visa-free access to 185 countries each.

European Nations Dominate Rankings

The report noted that European nations dominate passport strength rankings, averaging access to 183 destinations for EU countries.

Afghanistan Last on List

At the lower end of the list, Afghanistan ranked last with only 23 accessible countries without a visa.

Pakistan’s Passport Falls Short

Pakistan ranked 98th globally, making it the fourth weakest passport, allowing access to just 31 countries without prior visas.