216 most powerful country rankings
79
Berlin •
Europe •
Central Europe •
Developed •
82M people
78
Torshavn •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
49K people
78
Rome •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
61M people
78
Singapore •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developed •
6M people
78
Helsinki •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
5M people
78
Amsterdam •
Europe •
Western Europe •
Developed •
17M people
78
Stockholm •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
10M people
78
Nuuk •
North America •
Northern America •
Developed •
56K people
78
Mariehamn •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
29K people
78
Madrid •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
46M people
78
Copenhagen •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
6M people
78
Tokyo •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developed •
127M people
78
Paris •
Europe •
Western Europe •
Developed •
67M people
78
Douglas •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
84K people
78
Gibraltar •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
32K people
78
Cockburn Town •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
31K people
78
Oslo •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
5M people
78
London •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
65M people
78
Ottawa •
North America •
Northern America •
Developed •
36M people
78
Luxembourg •
Europe •
Western Europe •
Developed •
576K people
78
Brussels •
Europe •
Western Europe •
Developed •
11M people
78
George Town •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
58K people
78
Hamilton •
North America •
Northern America •
Developed •
62K people
78
The Valley •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
13K people
78
Lisbon •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
10M people
78
Dublin •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
6M people
77
Washington, D.C. •
North America •
Northern America •
Developed •
324M people
77
Athens •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
11M people
77
Road Town •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
29K people
77
Plymouth •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
5K people
77
St. Peter Port •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
63K people
77
Jamestown •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Developing •
4K people
77
Saint Helier •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
101K people
77
Adamstown •
Oceania •
Polynesia •
Developing •
56 people
77
Wellington •
Oceania •
Australia and New Zealand •
Developed •
5M people
77
Vienna •
Europe •
Central Europe •
Developed •
9M people
77
Canberra •
Oceania •
Australia and New Zealand •
Developed •
24M people
77
Bern •
Europe •
Central Europe •
Developed •
8M people
77
Prague •
Europe •
Central Europe •
Developed •
11M people
76
Valletta •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
425K people
76
Warsaw •
Europe •
Central Europe •
Developed •
38M people
76
Budapest •
Europe •
Central Europe •
Developed •
10M people
76
Bratislava •
Europe •
Central Europe •
Developed •
5M people
76
Vilnius •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
3M people
76
Tallinn •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
1M people
76
Ljubljana •
Europe •
Central Europe •
Developed •
2M people
76
Nicosia •
Europe •
Middle East •
Developed •
847K people
75
Riga •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
2M people
75
Reykjavík •
Europe •
Northern Europe •
Developed •
334K people
75
Zagreb •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
4M people
75
Kuala Lumpur •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developing •
31M people
75
Vaduz •
Europe •
Central Europe •
Developed •
38K people
74
Monaco •
Europe •
Western Europe •
Developed •
38K people
74
Bucharest •
Europe •
Eastern Europe •
Developed •
20M people
74
Sofia •
Europe •
Eastern Europe •
Developed •
7M people
74
Seoul •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developed •
51M people
74
Buenos Aires •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
44M people
74
Brasilia •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
206M people
73
Santiago •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
18M people
73
Hong Kong •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developed •
7M people
72
City of San Marino •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
33K people
72
Bridgetown •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
285K people
72
Andorra la Vella •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
78K people
71
Bandar Seri Begawan •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developing •
412K people
71
Mexico City •
North America •
Northern America •
Developing •
122M people
71
Abu Dhabi •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
10M people
71
Basseterre •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
46K people
70
Kingstown •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
110K people
70
Nassau •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
378K people
70
Saint John's •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
86K people
70
Montevideo •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
3M people
69
Victoria •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Developing •
91K people
69
Port of Spain •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
1M people
69
San Jose •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
5M people
69
Jerusalem •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developed •
9M people
69
Port Louis •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Developing •
1M people
68
Vatican City •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
451 people
68
St. Georges •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
103K people
68
Panama City •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
4M people
67
Castries •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
186K people
67
Asuncion •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
7M people
66
Roseau •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
71K people
66
South Tarawa •
Oceania •
Micronesia •
Least Developed •
113K people
66
Yaren •
Oceania •
Micronesia •
Developing •
10K people
66
Lima •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
31M people
66
Macau •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developed •
649K people
65
Kyiv •
Europe •
Eastern Europe •
Developed •
43M people
65
Honiara •
Oceania •
Melanesia •
Least Developed •
642K people
64
Guatemala City •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
16M people
64
Majuro •
Oceania •
Micronesia •
Developing •
55K people
64
Funafuti •
Oceania •
Polynesia •
Least Developed •
11K people
64
Bogotá •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
49M people
64
Tegucigalpa •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
9M people
64
San Salvador •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
7M people
63
Taipei •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developed •
24M people
63
Belgrade •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
7M people
63
Apia •
Oceania •
Polynesia •
Developing •
195K people
63
Stanley •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
3K people
63
Ngerulmud •
Oceania •
Micronesia •
Developing •
18K people
63
Nukualofa •
Oceania •
Polynesia •
Developing •
103K people
62
Managua •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
6M people
61
Palikir •
Oceania •
Micronesia •
Developing •
103K people
61
Skopje •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Least Developed •
2M people
61
Podgorica •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
622K people
59
Sarajevo •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
4M people
59
Caracas •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
31M people
59
Tbilisi •
Asia •
Western Asia •
Developing •
4M people
58
Chisinau •
Europe •
Eastern Europe •
Developed •
4M people
57
Tirana •
Europe •
Southern Europe •
Developed •
3M people
55
Port Vila •
Oceania •
Melanesia •
Least Developed •
278K people
55
Ankara •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
79M people
54
Belmopan •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
370K people
54
Dili •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Least Developed •
1M people
54
Moscow •
Europe •
Eastern Europe •
Developed •
147M people
53
Cape Town •
Africa •
Southern Africa •
Developing •
56M people
53
Doha •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
3M people
52
Male •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Developing •
344K people
51
Kuwait City •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
4M people
51
King Edward Point •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
30 people
51
Suva •
Oceania •
Melanesia •
Developing •
867K people
50
Quito •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
17M people
49
Georgetown •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
747K people
49
Gaborone •
Africa •
Southern Africa •
Developing •
2M people
49
Kingston •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
3M people
49
Port Moresby •
Oceania •
Melanesia •
Developing •
8M people
48
Muscat •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
4M people
48
Beijing •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developing •
1B people
47
Manama •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
1M people
47
Riyadh •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
32M people
47
Windhoek •
Africa •
Southern Africa •
Developing •
2M people
46
Minsk •
Europe •
Eastern Europe •
Developed •
9M people
46
Sucre •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
11M people
46
Maseru •
Africa •
Southern Africa •
Least Developed •
2M people
46
Lobamba •
Africa •
Southern Africa •
Developing •
1M people
46
Paramaribo •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
542K people
45
Bangkok •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developing •
65M people
45
Jakarta •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developing •
259M people
45
Lilongwe •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
17M people
45
Pristina •
Europe •
Eastern Europe •
Least Developed •
2M people
45
Nairobi •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Developing •
47M people
45
Dodoma •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
55M people
45
Banjul •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
2M people
44
Accra •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Developing •
28M people
44
Astana •
Asia •
Central Asia •
Developing •
18M people
44
Rabat •
Africa •
Northern Africa •
Developing •
33M people
44
Lusaka •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
16M people
44
Tunis •
Africa •
Northern Africa •
Developing •
11M people
43
Santo Domingo •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
10M people
43
Kampala •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
34M people
43
Ulan Bator •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developing •
3M people
43
Baku •
Asia •
Western Asia •
Developing •
10M people
43
Harare •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Developing •
14M people
43
Praia •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Developing •
531K people
43
Freetown •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
7M people
42
Manila •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developing •
103M people
42
New Delhi •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Developing •
1B people
42
Yerevan •
Asia •
Western Asia •
Developing •
3M people
41
Bishkek •
Asia •
Central Asia •
Developing •
6M people
41
Porto Novo •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
11M people
41
Havana •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
11M people
41
Sao Tome •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Least Developed •
187K people
41
Yamoussoukro •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Developing •
23M people
41
Tashkent •
Asia •
Central Asia •
Developing •
32M people
41
Lome •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
7M people
40
Kigali •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
12M people
40
Dakar •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
15M people
40
Ouagadougou •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
19M people
40
Maputo •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
26M people
40
Libreville •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Developing •
2M people
40
Antananarivo •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
22M people
40
Dushanbe •
Asia •
Central Asia •
Developing •
9M people
40
Niamey •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
21M people
40
Algiers •
Africa •
Northern Africa •
Developing •
40M people
40
Conakry •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
13M people
39
Cairo •
Africa •
Middle East •
Developing •
91M people
39
Bamako •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
18M people
39
Malabo •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Developing •
1M people
39
Bissau •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
2M people
39
Amman •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
10M people
39
Nouakchott •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
4M people
39
Phnom Penh •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Least Developed •
16M people
39
Hanoi •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developing •
93M people
39
Thimphu •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Least Developed •
776K people
38
Port-au-Prince •
North America •
Caribbean •
Least Developed •
11M people
38
Colombo •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Developing •
21M people
38
Moroni •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
806K people
38
Luanda •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Least Developed •
26M people
38
Yaoundé •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Developing •
23M people
38
Monrovia •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
5M people
38
Abuja •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Developing •
187M people
38
Bangui •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Least Developed •
5M people
38
Pyongyang •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developing •
25M people
38
Djibouti •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
900K people
38
Vientiane •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Least Developed •
6M people
37
Ashgabat •
Asia •
Central Asia •
Developing •
5M people
37
Juba •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Least Developed •
12M people
37
NDjamena •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Least Developed •
14M people
37
Bujumbura •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
10M people
37
Beirut •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
6M people
37
Brazzaville •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Developing •
5M people
37
Naypyidaw •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Least Developed •
51M people
36
Kinshasa •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Least Developed •
85M people
36
Tehran •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
79M people
36
Addis Ababa •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
92M people
36
Asmara •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
5M people
36
Tripoli •
Africa •
Northern Africa •
Developing •
6M people
36
Kathmandu •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Least Developed •
28M people
36
Dhaka •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Least Developed •
161M people
35
Ramallah •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
5M people
35
Khartoum •
Africa •
Northern Africa •
Least Developed •
40M people
35
Islamabad •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Developing •
194M people
34
Sanaa •
Asia •
Middle East •
Least Developed •
27M people
34
Baghdad •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
38M people
34
Mogadishu •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
11M people
33
Damascus •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
19M people
32
Kabul •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Least Developed •
28M people
Most powerful passports list - World Passport rankings in 2024
Most powerful passport countries include Germany, Faroe Islands, Italy and Singapore. With Germany passport you can travel to more than 153 countries visa free. Find passport freedom ranking across the world. See a visual map of world passport rankings on the world map.
Passport ranking definition and methodology
The Passport Ranking Index ranks passports based on their strength and the level of travel freedom they provide.
The rankings are determined by analyzing the travel agreements that countries have with each other.
The more agreements a country has, the higher its ranking on the index.
The Passport Ranking Index is a valuable resource for travelers, business owners, and governments alike.
It provides important insights into the level of travel freedom that citizens of different countries enjoy and can help individuals and organizations make informed decisions about travel and investment.
The methodology used to determine the Passport Ranking Index is based on a number of factors, including the number of countries that a passport holder can visit without a visa, the number of countries that a passport holder can visit with a visa on arrival, and the number of countries that require a visa for entry. The data is compiled from a variety of sources, including government agencies, travel agencies, and other reputable organizations. To determine the rankings, each passport is assigned a score based on its level of travel freedom. The higher the score, the stronger the passport. The scores are then used to create a ranking of passports, with the strongest passports at the top of the list. Our team of experts has analyzed the data and methodology used to create the index to provide you with the most comprehensive information available. Whether you're a frequent traveler or simply curious about the world, we're confident that our guide to the Passport Ranking Index in 2024 will be an invaluable resource.
The methodology used to determine the Passport Ranking Index is based on a number of factors, including the number of countries that a passport holder can visit without a visa, the number of countries that a passport holder can visit with a visa on arrival, and the number of countries that require a visa for entry. The data is compiled from a variety of sources, including government agencies, travel agencies, and other reputable organizations. To determine the rankings, each passport is assigned a score based on its level of travel freedom. The higher the score, the stronger the passport. The scores are then used to create a ranking of passports, with the strongest passports at the top of the list. Our team of experts has analyzed the data and methodology used to create the index to provide you with the most comprehensive information available. Whether you're a frequent traveler or simply curious about the world, we're confident that our guide to the Passport Ranking Index in 2024 will be an invaluable resource.
Benefits of having a strong passport
A strong passport can provide numerous benefits to its holder, including increased travel freedom, access to business opportunities, and more. Here are some of the key benefits of having a strong passport:
- Travel Freedom: Holders of a strong passport have the freedom to travel to a wide range of countries without the hassle of obtaining visas. This can make international travel more convenient and less expensive, and can also allow for more spontaneous travel plans.
- Business Opportunities: A strong passport can open up a world of business opportunities for its holder. With the ability to travel to multiple countries without a visa, holders can attend international conferences, meet with potential clients and partners, and explore new markets.
- Education and Employment: Holders of a strong passport may have an easier time pursuing education and employment opportunities in other countries. With the ability to travel and work without the need for a visa, they can more easily access top universities and job opportunities around the world.
- Cultural Experiences: A strong passport can allow its holder to explore new cultures and experiences. With the freedom to travel without restrictions, they can visit historic landmarks, taste exotic cuisines, and immerse themselves in new languages and customs.
Factors affecting passport rankings
The Passport Ranking Index is determined by a range of factors, including diplomatic relations, security risks, and economic factors. Here are some of the key factors that can affect passport rankings:
- Visa Requirements: The number of countries that require a visa for entry can significantly affect a passport's ranking. Passports that require fewer visas tend to have higher rankings, while those that require more visas tend to have lower rankings.
- Diplomatic Relations: A country's diplomatic relations with other countries can also affect its passport's ranking. Countries with strong diplomatic relations tend to have higher-ranked passports, while those with poor relations tend to have lower-ranked passports.
- Security Risks: Countries with high security risks, such as those with high rates of terrorism or political instability, tend to have lower-ranked passports. This is because other countries may be hesitant to allow their citizens to travel to these countries.
- Economic Factors: A country's economic status can also play a role in its passport's ranking. Countries with strong economies tend to have higher-ranked passports, as they are seen as less likely to have citizens who will overstay their visas or engage in illegal activities while traveling.
How to improve your passport ranking
If you're looking to improve your passport ranking, there are several steps you can take. Here are some tips for improving your passport ranking:
- Apply for Citizenship: One of the best ways to improve your passport ranking is to apply for citizenship in a country with a stronger passport. This can give you access to more travel destinations without the need for a visa.
- Travel More: Another way to improve your passport ranking is to travel more. This can help you build a travel history that can make it easier to obtain visas and gain entry into countries with stricter visa requirements.
- Up-to-Date Passport: Keeping your passport up-to-date and in good condition is important for maintaining a high passport ranking. Make sure to renew your passport before it expires and take care to avoid damage or loss of your passport.
- Invest in Second Citizenship: Investing in a second citizenship or residency in a country with a stronger passport can also improve your passport ranking. Many countries offer investment programs that can lead to citizenship or residency, providing you with greater travel freedom.
- Stay Informed: Finally, staying informed about the latest developments in passport rankings and visa requirements can help you make better travel decisions and improve your passport ranking over time.