Japan’s passport ranked the most powerful in 2023

• Japanese passport holder can visit 193 destinations around the world

KATHMANDU: Japanese nationals can now visit 193 destinations out of 227 around the world without needing a visa, as per the latest results from the Henley Passport Index. The index ranks Japan first among all 199 global passports according to the number of destinations the bearers can visit without needing a visa in advance. The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – the largest, most accurate travel information database – and enhanced by Henley & Partners’ research team. Japan’s passport has taken the top spot for the fifth year running. The index has ranked Singapore and South Korea in second place with 192 destinations. Likewise, in Europe, Germany and Spain share third place with visa-free access to 190 countries. The UK takes sixth place with 187 and the US seventh with 186 – both still significantly down and showing no movement towards retaking the top spot they shared almost a decade ago. READ ALSO:

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