Which nationalities have the world's most powerful passports?

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Which nationalities have the world's most powerful passports?
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BANGKOK: -- It’s easy to take for granted the ease in which we can visit most countries as a Westerner.

Most of the time, it’s a case of popping out the passport and booking a flight – to almost anywhere we want to go in the world.

Sure, longer stays can be problematic and generally require some form of visas and supporting documentation, but when it comes to a cosy couple of weeks or a weekend jaunt, we’re generally all set with minimal issues.

A new index by immigration company Henley & Partners has compiled rankings for every country in the world to figure out which has the most powerful passport – as in, which passports can enter the most amount of countries without needing a visa.

Here’s the top ten rankings, along with the number of countries they can enter visa-free:

1. Germany (177)
2. Sweden (176)
3. Finland, France, Italy, Spain, UK (175)
4. Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, USA (174)
5. Austria, Japan, Singapore (173)
6. Canada, Ireland, South Korea, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland (172)
7. Greece, New Zealand (171)
8. Australia (169)
9. Malta (168)
10.Hungary, Czech Republic, Iceland (167)

Predictably, European countries dominate the top ten, interspersed with a few other major Western players when it comes to international diplomacy; namely, the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

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[ezzra]

1. Germany (177)
2. Sweden (176)

Is there a wonder now why all those so called ' refugees ' making a beeline to the above countries?.......

[canuckamuck]

Those European numbers will need to be adjusted down, to adjust for Islamifacation.

[craigt3365]

Seems different companies have different rankings for the best passport. UK and US are #1 in this report:

http://www.atlasandboots.com/best-passport-to-have/

[NickJ]

How about listing how many nations can travel to these countries without visas.....

[English_M_in_Bkk]

1. Germany (177)

2. Sweden (176)

Is there a wonder now why all those so called ' refugees ' making a beeline to the above countries?.......

How about we stop bombing these places, funding horrible dictators and pushing neo-liberal policies that decimate their economies - then there would be no refugee problem, it ain't rocket science.

But I guess it is just easier to say moronic statements. The country helping the most refugees isn't in Europe, it is Lebanon.

[Pete Beale]

How about listing how many nations can travel to these countries without visas.....

All nations to Germany and Sweden judging by recent events.

[steven100]

well we know Merkel invited everyone to come !!

[TheCruncher]

1. Germany (177)

2. Sweden (176)

Is there a wonder now why all those so called ' refugees ' making a beeline to the above countries?.......

In case you didn't get it, the number is the countries Swedes and Germans can enter without visa, not the other way around.

[Siriam]

I found different numbers here http://www.passportindex.org/byRank.php

[Dustdevil]

Germany also is #1 in the world for admitting the lowest order of diaspora without even a passport.

[Anon999]

1. Germany (177)

2. Sweden (176)

Is there a wonder now why all those so called ' refugees ' making a beeline to the above countries?.......

How about we stop bombing these places, funding horrible dictators and pushing neo-liberal policies that decimate their economies - then there would be no refugee problem, it ain't rocket science.

But I guess it is just easier to say moronic statements. The country helping the most refugees isn't in Europe, it is Lebanon.

Not true as a large percentage are economic so there will always be refugees looking to improve their lifestyle either through government handouts, work or both.

[manfredtillmann]

well we know Merkel invited everyone to come !!

germans have a big problem with their own past. having killed millions of innocents weighs heavy on the national concisions.

germany also is best positioned to absorb the economic impact (positive and negative) of all these people flooding into their country.

and unlike many other politicians merkel has made an unpopular choice for the benefit of the needy - which stands in stark contrast to the f - off attitude of the australians, f.e.

[up-country_sinclair]

Which nationalities have the world's most powerful passports?

My passport can bench press 115 kg.

[tonbridgebrit]

1. Germany (177)

2. Sweden (176)

Is there a wonder now why all those so called ' refugees ' making a beeline to the above countries?.......

How about we stop bombing these places, funding horrible dictators and pushing neo-liberal policies that decimate their economies - then there would be no refugee problem, it ain't rocket science.

But I guess it is just easier to say moronic statements. The country helping the most refugees isn't in Europe, it is Lebanon.

Not true as a large percentage are economic so there will always be refugees looking to improve their lifestyle either through government handouts, work or both.

What ???

The number of Syrians leaving Syria has been great during recent years. They're leaving because of the fighting in Syria. The number of Syrians leaving Syria BEFORE the war was very little compared to now. If they was leaving because of economic reasons, well, loads would have left BEFORE the fighting started.

[tonbridgebrit]

1. Germany (177)

2. Sweden (176)

Is there a wonder now why all those so called ' refugees ' making a beeline to the above countries?.......

How about we stop bombing these places, funding horrible dictators and pushing neo-liberal policies that decimate their economies - then there would be no refugee problem, it ain't rocket science.

But I guess it is just easier to say moronic statements. The country helping the most refugees isn't in Europe, it is Lebanon.

+1

[tonbridgebrit]

1. Germany (177)

2. Sweden (176)

Is there a wonder now why all those so called ' refugees ' making a beeline to the above countries?.......

In case you didn't get it, the number is the countries Swedes and Germans can enter without visa, not the other way around.

Thanks for this.

I'm giggling my head off.

[Tchooptip]

I have 2 passports UK and French, so I can go to 350 countries? (175+175)

[steven100]

well we know Merkel invited everyone to come !!

germans have a big problem with their own past. having killed millions of innocents weighs heavy on the national concisions.

germany also is best positioned to absorb the economic impact (positive and negative) of all these people flooding into their country.

and unlike many other politicians merkel has made an unpopular choice for the benefit of the needy - which stands in stark contrast to the f - off attitude of the australians, f.e.

hmmm .... I must say I quite like the attitude of australia ....... i think many here feel the same.

[Baerboxer]

I found different numbers here http://www.passportindex.org/byRank.php

You'd think there would be some consistency on something like this. But just illustrates again who you can never believe anything you read and have to double check.

[zaZa9]

well we know Merkel invited everyone to come !!

and unlike many other politicians merkel has made an unpopular choice for the benefit of the needy - which stands in stark contrast to the f - off attitude of the australians, f.e.

Can you point out the 'needy' ones from the opportunists please?

Merkels 'choice' steamrolled over the choices of numerous neighbouring countries as well.

[Grouse]

Give us a laugh, how many countries can Thais go to with no visa?

[derator01]

Please stick to the topic.

[ozyjon]

Sure, it's just numbers but if you look at the

countries some passports are allowed to go,

some / many are the former homes of refugees,

sure lets go there for a holiday, ie, Tunisia

[Saradoc1972]

Here’s the top ten rankings, along with the number of countries they can enter visa-free:

1. Germany (177)

Great. Now I just need to win the lottery or be really successful with some go-fund-me-scheme to use my newfound superpowers...

And can my passport please be enhanced to grant me residency in Canada or NZ just in case it won't be so nice in Germany anymore in some 10 years from now?