Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory firm, has recently unveiled its 2024 Passport Index, showcasing the most powerful passports worldwide. The list includes France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, all tied with the ability for their citizens to explore 194 visa-free destinations out of 227 across the globe.
The Passport Index, an annual release by Henley & Partners, evaluates the strength of travel documents from various countries, assigning ranks based on their holders’ access to destinations without the need for a prior visa. The scoring system assesses each passport’s power by considering the total number of visa-free accessible destinations.
According to the index’s factsheet, the scoring methodology is designed to provide users with a practical and reliable overview of their passport’s strengths. A score of 1 is allocated for each destination that passport holders can access without requiring a visa. This includes instances where travelers can obtain a visa on arrival, a visitor’s permit, or an electronic travel authority (ETA) upon entry.
The annual Passport Index serves as a valuable resource for global citizens, offering insights into the relative strength and flexibility of passports for international travel.
