Sunday, March 27, 2016

The Most Powerful Passports In The World


Arton Capital has provided us with an overview of "passport power", by analyzing which passports of what countries grant the most access to the most countries taking into account visa requirements.

One might reasonably and understandably assume that all passports are created equal, which is to say that a passport from most any country will provide a consistent level of travel access across all corners of the globe. The laws governing international travel, however, are much more nuanced than you might otherwise assume. In truth, the country associated with a given passport can have a significant impact on the degree of travel freedom a passport holder can enjoy.

The following list, which was originally compiled by Arton Capital, highlights which countries offer travelers the most expansive travel options without requiring a visa for entry.

Access to 147 countries

o   U.K.

o   United States

Access to 145 countries

o   South Korea

o   Germany

o   France

o   Access to 144 countries

o   Italy

o   Sweden

Access to 143 countries

o   Singapore

o   Japan

o   Finland

o   Denmark

o   Luxembourg

o   Netherlands

Access to 142 countries

o   Switzerland

o   Canada

Access to 141 countries

o   Hungary

o   Ireland

o   Belgium

o   Portugal

o   Norway

o   Spain

As for which countries have the most restrictive passports, the least powerful passports are:

Access to 28 countries

o   Myanmar

o   Solomon Islands

o   Palestinian Territories

o   Sao Tome and Principe

o   South Sudan

Access to 38 countries

o   Iraq

o   Afghanistan

o   Nepal

o   Ethiopia

o   Djibouti

Access to 39 countries

o   Somalia

o   Eritrea

Access to 40 countries

o   Burundi

o   Haiti

o   Bhutan

o   Comoros

o   Equatorial Guinea

Access to 61 countries - WOULD REALLY BE NICE TO DIG UP WHICH 61 COUNTRIES

o   Nigeria
Source: BGR

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