Maldives Emerges as South Asia's Most Powerful Passport in 2023
TL;DR
Singapore has overtaken Japan to become the country with the world's most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 192 global destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index. Japan dropped to third place, while the US slid to eighth place. The UK jumped two places to fourth. Singapore's passport is highly sought after, but obtaining citizenship is challenging, with strict criteria in place. The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association.
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