Civil Aviation
These are the Top 20 Most Powerful Passports of 2024
In the world of international travel, a passport is often seen as a gateway to exploring new countries. According to the latest rankings from the Passport Index, we have compiled a list of some of the top 20 most powerful passports in 2024.
These passports open doors to numerous countries, granting their holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, making international travel more seamless than ever.
Most Powerful Passports of 2024:
- UAE
- Spain
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Belgium
- Italy
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Luxembourg
- Austria
- Portugal
- Norway
- Switzerland
- Greece
- Ireland
- Sweden
- Poland
- Hungary
- Czech Republic
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) boasts the most powerful passport in 2024, with access to 133 countries visa-free and 47 more with visa-on-arrival, giving holders access to over 90% of the world.
Spain has surged to second place, overtaking Germany, while Finland ranks third, surpassing France, which drops to fourth. Other top-ranking countries include Belgium (sixth) and Italy (seventh).
France remains the strongest among G20 nations, but the UK has seen a decline, dropping from 22nd to 32nd. Despite challenges, the US passport still outranks China’s, which lags behind at 110th. Countries like Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg also offer strong global access, highlighting the growing importance of passport power in global mobility.
