Passport Index by 4 goals

Frequently asked questions

• What are the 10 most powerful passports?

  In January 2023, the ten most powerful passports in terms of travelling the globe visa-free are the following:

  • Japan,
  • Singapore,
  • South Korea,
  • Germany,
  • Spain,
  • Finland,
  • Italy,
  • Luxembourg,
  • Austria,
  • Denmark.

  Each of these passports allows its holders to enter 188 or more countries without acquiring a visa in advance.

  See the passport ranking for the freedom of travelling to discover what different passports give in terms of visa-free travelling.

• Which country has the weakest passport?

  Afghanistan has the weakest passport in terms of the freedom of travelling. This country’s nationals can visit only 27 countries without getting a visa in advance; the list includes some countries in Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Caribbean.

• Is a US passport powerful?

  Yes, the US passport is pretty strong. It allows one to visit 186 countries visa-free, including the UK, Canada, Australia and the entire Schengen Area.

• Is a Canadian passport strong?

  Yes, the Canadian passport is strong. It allows one to visit 185 countries visa-free, including the US, the UK, Australia, the Schengen countries and a lot of other states globally.

• Which passports are the best for travelling, improving quality of life, asset protection and creating a plan B?

  According to the passport index by Immigrant Invest, the leaders are the following:

  1. Freedom of movement: Ireland, Australia, Canada.
  2. Asset protection: Ireland, New Zealand, Australia.
  3. Improving the quality of life: Monaco, Ireland, Luxembourg.
  4. Creating a plan B: Canada, Australia, Ireland.

  Passports in the rankings are distributed based on nine indicators, including the experts’ estimation of current legislation and data from reputable organisations like the World Bank and the United Nations.