LifeStyle of Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Source: www.ghanawebbers.com
The 2025 Henley Passport Index ranks Singapore as the world's most powerful passport, granting visa-free access to 195 of 227 destinations. Japan follows in second place with 193 destinations, including China for the first time since global travel lockdowns. Former 2024 co-leaders France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland, and South Korea now share third place, each with access to 192 destinations. Fourth place sees a tie among seven EU countries—Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden—offering visa-free entry to 191 destinations. The rankings reflect the ongoing impact of wars, political shifts, and climate concerns on global mobility.