Japan has the world's most powerful passport for the 5th year in a row. Holders can visit 193 out of 227 global destinations visa-free. South Korea and Singapore are tied in 2nd place on the index, with a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 192. Germany and Spain are joint 3rd, with visa-free access to 190 destinations.
Japan topped the index as the country with the most powerful in the world for the fifth consecutive year. As of 2023, Japanese passport holders can visit 193 of 227 destinations visa-free, which is 85% of the world, according to data from the International Air Transport Association compiled by Henley & Partners.
New Zealand and Australia have one of the most powerful passports in the world. If you hold a New Zealand or an Australian passport, you have one of the most influential documents in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.
Here are the world's 10 most powerful passports for 2023:
Japan (193 locations) Singapore, South Korea (192 locations) Germany, Spain (190 locations) Finland, Italy, Luxembourg (189 locations)
According to the Henley Passport Index, the Australian passport is considered the 9th most powerful passport in terms of travel freedom. That means that at the present time, Australian nationals can travel to around 100 countries visa-free and more than 30 countries with a visa on arrival.
The Australian passport is currently ranked 7th among global passports, according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index.
The Australian passport ranks 32nd in the world as of March 2023 according to VisaGuide Passport Index. This means that Australian citizens can travel visa-free to 140 countries in the world. However, to enter the remaining countries, Australian passport holders must apply for a visa beforehand.
Australian passports rank among the world's most powerful.
The price of Australian passports could be attributed to security measures, according to David Beirman, adjunct fellow in Management and Tourism at the University of Technology Sydney. He pointed out that other countries, such as the US, UK and Canada, also have security features in their passports.
Australia came in as the sixth-worst value for money passport with a passport value score of only 2.56/10.
People in possession of an Australian passport can travel to 185 countries, one country less than New Zealand, Belgium, Czech Republic, Norway, Switzerland and United States, which finished in seventh position.
Those who hold a Japanese passport have visa-free access to 194 destinations. In short, the Japanese passport is the most powerful because it offers those who hold it the opportunity to travel without visa restrictions to the largest number of destinations compared to other countries passports.
UAE passports have been named the most powerful in the world. The United Arab Emirates is issuing the globe's best passports in 2023, according to new research.
The color of the passport is nothing more nor less than the emblem of a government. Based on the country's political and cultural preferences, as well as their belonging to a region of the world, it is the States themselves that define the color of the passport's cover.
DO AUSTRALIANS NEED A VISA FOR THE USA? No, all you need is an US ESTA, an electronic document that allows qualified nationalities to travel to the USA for tourism or business purposes without obtaining a US visa.
(Tied) 7: New Zealand
However in news that may surprise some citizens, New Zealand's passport is stronger than Australia's.
Entering and leaving Australia
All Australians, including dual nationals, should leave and enter Australia on their Australian passport.
Blue Passports
They many not all be the same shade of navy blue, but they all use some shade of the colour. Hrant told The Telegraph that blue passports are used to represent "New World" countries, countries that way back when, were discovered by European explorers.
Can I have two passports at once? Yes, if you can show us that: visa waiting times would cause significant travel delays if you only had one passport, or. a destination country won't accept a passport showing evidence of travel to a third country, or.
Are you a dual national and wondering whether you can leave or return to Australia on your foreign passport instead of your Australian one? In short, the Department of Home Affairs' advice is that Australian citizens, including dual nationals, should leave and enter Australia on their Australian passport.
How Many Citizenships Can You Hold In Australia? You might be eligible for one or more Citizenship in Australia. The country permits “citizenship of two or more countries.” If you already have other citizenships and move to Australia, you'll get Australian Citizenship and can acquire multiple Citizenship as well.
If you hold an Australian passport, you will not require a visa to enter the EU as long as your stay is no longer than 90 days within any 180 day period. If you are not an Australian passport holder you may need to obtain a "Schengen Visa".