Singapore passport is amongst world’s most powerful

Four other countries hold the same power as a Singaporean passport. 

Passports issued by Singapore, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain are the most powerful in the world.

According to the Henley Passport Index, the six destinations have visa-free access to 194 of 227 countries.

South Korea, Finland, and Sweden share the 2nd place in the index with access to 193 countries, whilst Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands share 3rd place with access to 192.

Sitting in 4th place is the UK, with access to 191 destinations, up from just 188 a year ago.

Meanwhile, Greece, Malta, and Switzerland share the 5th spot with 190.

Afghanistan ranks last with visa-free access to only 28 countries.

Last year, Singapore was alone at the top spot with visa-free access to 192 destinations, whilst Germany, Italy, and Spain shared the 2nd place with 190.