Detailed Passport Power Rankings for 2024
The Henley Passport Index for 2024 ranks nations based on their people' travel freedom. See the chart below for a clear comparison.
Visa-Free Access Rankings
| Rank | Country(s) | Visa-Free Access |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain | 194 |
| 2nd | Finland, Netherlands, South Korea, Sweden | 193 |
| 3rd | Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom | 192 |
| 4th | Belgium, Norway, Portugal | 191 |
| 5th | Australia, Greece, Malta, New Zealand, Switzerland | 190 |
| 6th | Canada, Czechia, Poland, United States | 189 |
| 7th | Hungary, Lithuania | 188 |
| 8th | Estonia | 187 |
| 9th | Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia | 186 |
| 10th | Iceland | 185 |
| 85th | India | 62 |
Implications of Passport Strength.
The rankings indicate both the ease of travel for citizens and the strength of diplomatic connections. Countries with stronger passports have greater soft power, influencing international issues through cultural and economic methods rather than military force.