2024 Henley Passport Index: Passport of these 6 countries is the most powerful, know more

Six nations have declared themselves to be at the top of the 2024 Henley Passport Index. These nations assert to give their residents the strongest passports, which grant visa-free entry to 194 out of 227 nations.

Four European Union members—France, Germany, Italy, and Spain—have a unique position among the nations with the strongest passports globally. These nations, along with Asian nations like Singapore and Japan, lead the list.

In the Henley Passport Index, two Asian nations have consistently ranked highest and they have done so once again. These two nations are Singapore and Japan.

The Henley Passport Index has placed European nations in the top 10. Second on this list are South Korea, Finland, and Sweden. Visa-free travel to 193 countries is claimed by these three nations.

In third position are the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, and Ireland. These nations assert that they have visa-free travel to 192 nations.

The UK moved up two spots to fourth place this year from sixth place last year on the Henley Passport Index. The UK claims 191 nations where visas are not required.

In the 2024 Henley Passport Index, India comes in at number 80. 62 nations do not require a visa for entry using an Indian passport. One can visit Thailand, Indonesia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives using an Indian passport.

Travel without a visa has been easier as of late. Travelling to over 166 destinations worldwide is now possible with the passports of the top-ranked nations. The number of people entering countries without a visa increased from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024, nearly doubling.