10 Most Powerful Passports In The World 2022

The Index further revealed that the latest passport ranking shows that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had a ‘profound and perhaps irreversible impact on freedom of movement within the region as a new Iron Curtain descends’.

Commenting on the ranking, Dr Christian H. Kaelin, Chairman of Henley & Partners and the inventor of the passport index concept, says: ‘As the value of the Russian passport rapidly declines and the world opens its doors to Ukrainians, it is abundantly clear that the passport you hold determines your fate and dramatically impacts the opportunities you have.

‘While it is impossible to predict what the world will look like in the shadow of a new Cold War, the latest index suggests that the divide between Russia and much of the Western world will only increase.’

Aside from the Russia/Ukraine complications, the list was dominated by European Countries with Afghanistan remaining at the bottom of the ranking with its nationals only able to access 26 destinations visa-free.

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10 Most Powerful Passports In The World 2022

Rank	Country	Visa-Free Destinations	Continent
1	Japan	192	Asia
2	Singapore	192	Asia
3	Germany	190	Europe
4	South Korea	190	Asia
5	Finland	189	Asia
6	Italy	189	Europe
7	Luxembourg	189	Europe
8	Spain	189	Europe
9	Austria	188	Europe
10	Denmark	188	Europe

1. Japan

As earlier stated the Japanese passport takes 1st place on the 2022 Passport Ranking Index. The passport provides visa-free access to 196 countries such as Brazil, the European Union, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United States. Japanese passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 33 countries in the world such as Ghana, Cuba and Russia.

2. Singapore

The Singaporean passport currently ranks 2nd on the Henley Passport Ranking  Index, as it also provides visa-free access to 192 countries such as Brazil, the European Union, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United States. Singaporeans however do require a visa to enter about 36 destinations in the world, which include Cameroon, Oman and Russia.

3. Germany

The German passport takes 3rd place on the ranking index. It provides visa-free access to 190 countries such as Brazil, Japan, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United States. German passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 35 destinations in the world. Some countries where a visa is required are China, India and Russia.

4. South Korea

South Korea takes 4th place among the most powerful passports in the world in 2022, with Visa-free access to 190 countries, which include Switzerland, Mauritius, the United Kingdom and the United States. The passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 34 destinations in the world, Which include Nigeria Liberia Ghana, Cuba and China.

5. Finland

Finland joins the list with Visa-free access to 189 countries, making it one of the most powerful passports in the world in 2022. The countries include Japan, Brazil, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United.  States.  Countries Like Nigeria, Ghana Chad, China and 32 other countries do require a visa from Finnish passport holders

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6. Italy

Italy also with visa-free access to 189 destinations takes up 6th place global passport ranking index.  Citizens with the European Country Passport have access to all countries in the European Union, Japan Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. They will however require a visa to visit about 36 destinations which include Cuba, China, North Korea and Nigeria.

7. Luxembourg

Taking up the 7th place in the henley passport Index with visa-free access to also 189 countries is the Luxembourg Passport. This Passport considered one of the most desirable passports in the world provides its holders with Visa-free access to Taiwan, Japan, United Kingdom United Arab Emirates, the United States and the entire country in the European Union. They however require a Passport to enter about 36 destinations in the world such as China, India and Russia.

8. Spain

The Spanish passport currently ranks 8th  on the Henley Passport Index place, As It also provides visa-free access to 189 countries such as Brazil, Japan, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United States. Spanish passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 35 destinations in the world including China, India and Russia.

9. Austria

Austria, a European Country with Visa Free access to 188 destinations takes up the 9th place among the most powerful passports in the world. The passport gives you access to  Germany, France, Finland, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab  Emirates, but requires a visa to enter 37 other destinations including China, Nigeria North Korea and Iraq.

10. Denmark.

Concluding the list is the Danish Passport which also gives you access to 188 visa-free countries, also considered one of the most desirable countries as it give you free acess to all the countries in the European Union and the Singapore, Switzerland and the United States.  The danish passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 37 destinations in the world including China, India and Russia.