Before taking off, let’s lay the foundations. What is the “Henley Passport Index”? Proposed by the London-based company Henley & Partners, this ranking includes the ten passports with which it is easiest to travel abroad. «That is, without the need for a visa on departure, with a visa on arrival or even with an electronic visa, such as the Esta form in the United States», explain Geo’s colleagues.
It is the number of accessible destinations for each country that determines the ranking. CNN published its latest update on January 11. This year, Asian supremacy is being challenged by several European countries.
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain are in the lead with 194 destinations, the highest number ever achieved. This group precedes Finland, South Korea and Sweden (193 destinations). Austria, Denmark, Ireland and the Netherlands complete the podium (192 destinations).
After? Belgium. Accompanied by Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal and the United Kingdom (191 destinations).
Also note the rise of the United Arab Emirates over the last decade. Over the course of ten years, the portfolio has been enriched with 106 new destinations. A comeback that places them in 11th place in 2024.
2024-01-19 11:28:40
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