World’s Most & Least Powerful Passports in 2024

In 2024, the global landscape of passport power continues to shape the ease with which citizens can travel across borders. The annual ranking of the world’s most and least powerful passports serves as a key indicator of diplomatic strength and international relations.

This article explores the latest developments in passport rankings, shedding light on the countries whose citizens enjoy seamless global mobility. This year’s Henley Passport Index unveils the World’s Most and Least Powerful Passports, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of international travel and the varying degrees of global mobility afforded to passport holders worldwide.

As of 2024, the world’s most influential passports, led by France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, command an impressive score of 194, facilitating effortless global travel. On the flip side, the least influential passports, held by countries like Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan, grapple with meager scores ranging from 28 to 45, highlighting the considerable obstacles their bearers confront when navigating international borders.

In the latest rankings, Finland, Sweden, and South Korea jointly clinched the second position, while Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands collectively held the third spot. The United States, Canada, and Hungary shared the seventh position, with the United Kingdom passport slightly outperforming at #4, aligning itself with Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, and Portugal. Noteworthy in the Middle East, the UAE emerged as the highest-ranking passport at #11. This overview underscores the continuing significance of passport strength in shaping global mobility and access.

World’s 10 most powerful passports:

1. France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain (Score: 194)
2. Finland, South Korea, Sweden (Score: 193)
3. Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands (Score: 192)
4. Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, United Kingdom (Score: 191)
5. Greece, Malta, Switzerland (Score: 190)
6. Australia, Czechia, New Zealand, Poland (Score: 189)
7. Canada, Hungary, United States (Score: 188)
8. Estonia, Lithuania (Score: 187)
9. Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia (Score: 186)
10. Iceland (Score: 1)185

World’s 10 least powerful passports:

1. Iran, Lebanon, Nigeria, Sudan (Score: 45)
2. Eritrea, Sri Lanka (Score: 43)
3. Bangladesh, North Korea (Score: 42)
4. Libya, Nepal, Palestinian Territory (Score: 40)
5. Somalia (Score: 36)
6. Yemen (Score: 35)
7. Pakistan ( (Score: 34)
8. Iraq (Score: 31)
9. Syria (Score: 29)
10. Afghanistan (Score: 28)