Japan and Singapore have the world's most powerful passports; Know where India stands

latest report by Henley Passport Index has revealed that Japan and Singapore have world's most powerful passports. Henley Passport Index comes at a time when countries have started easing travelling restrictions for international visitors. index ranks passports based on number of countries ir holders can travel to without a prior visa.

As per website, Henley Passport Index ranking is based on exclusive data from International Air Transport Association(IATA). India ranks at 90th spot on Index. list of countries released by Henley Passport Index assesses countries according to number of destinations ir passport holders can visit without a prior visa.

World's most powerful passports 

According to Henley Passport Index, Japan and Singapore are at top of Henley Passport Index with both countries having a visa-free score of 192. As per Index, people of Japan and Singapore can travel to 192 countries without a prior visa. Germany and South Korea have taken second spot on list with a visa-free score of 190. third rank in Henley Passport Index has been taken by Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain with a visa-free score of 189. United States and United Kingdom are both ranked seventh along with Czech Republic, Greece, Malta, and Norway.

Afghanistan has been ranked last in Henley Passport Index with a visa-free score of 26. Iraq is ranked at second last spot with a score of 28. Syria is at third last rank in Henley Passport Index with a visa-free score of 29. Meanwhile, Pakistan is ranked 113th with a visa-free score of 31.

Here are countries that hold top 10 positions in Henley Passport Index

1. Japan, Singapore (Visa-free score 192 )
2. Germany, South Korea (Visa-free score 190 )
3. Finland, Italy, Spain and Luxembourg (Visa-free score 189)
4. Austria, Denmark (Visa-free score 188)
5. France, Ireland, Nerlands, Portugal, Sweden (Visa-free score 187)
6. Belgium, New Zealand, Switzerland (Visa-free score 186)
7. Czech Republic, Greece, Malta, Norway, United Kingdom, United States (Visa-free score 185)
8. Australia, Cana (Visa-free score 184)
9. Hungary (Visa-free score 183)
10. Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia (Visa-free score 182)

Here are countries listed in bottom 10 in Henley Passport Index

1. Iran, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Sudan (Visa-free score 41)
2. Banglesh, Kosova, Libya (Visa-free score 40)
3. North Korea (Visa-free score 39)
4. Nepal, Palestinian Territory (Visa-free score 37)
5. Somalia (Visa-free score 34)
6. Yemen (Visa-free score 33)
7. Pakistan (Visa-free score 31 )
8. Syria (Visa-free score 29)
9. Iraq (Visa-free score 28 )
10. Afghanistan (Visa-free score 26)

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