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World’s Most Powerful Passports In 2024: See Nigeria’s Position

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Dec 24, 2024.

In 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to lead the global passport rankings, maintaining its position as the most powerful passport for the fourth consecutive year.

UAE citizens enjoy the privilege of accessing 133 countries without a visa and can visit an additional 47 countries with a visa on arrival.

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European nations dominate the top positions in the rankings. Spain has risen to second place, with Finland taking the third spot. France and Germany round out the top five, with France being the top-ranked passport among the G20 nations.

In contrast, both the UK and the US have seen a significant decline in their rankings.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that UK has dropped ten places, now standing at 32nd, while the US has fallen from 27th to 38th place. These two countries, which once held more prominent positions, now rank lower in terms of passport strength.

The data compiled by Arton Capital highlights the influence of European passports, which offer the most extensive visa-free access. South Korea, Japan, and Singapore are also among the top-performing passports in Asia, though they do not provide as much freedom of travel as their European counterparts.

The rankings are fluid and can shift due to global events, changing visa policies, and diplomatic relations.

The evolving landscape of passport power underscores the importance of maintaining strong international relationships and agreements.

Global Passport Power Index 2024: Rankings from Most to Least Powerful Passports

UAE (Most Powerful)
Spain
Finland
France
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Denmark
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Austria
Portugal
Norway
Switzerland
Greece
Ireland
Sweden
Poland
Hungary
Czech Republic
South Korea
Estonia
Croatia
Slovakia
Japan
Slovenia
Latvia
New Zealand
Liechtenstein
Singapore
Malta
UK
Canada
Lithuania
Romania
Bulgaria
Australia
USA
Iceland
Cyprus
Malaysia
Monaco
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Andorra
San Marino
Hong Kong
Brunei
Israel
Barbados
Mexico
Bahamas
Uruguay
Vatican City
Ukraine
Peru
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Seychelles
St. Vincent and Grenadines
Costa Rica
Paraguay
Antigua and Barbuda
Trinidad and Tobago
Macao
Panama
Mauritius
Saint Lucia
Colombia
Grenada
Serbia
Solomon Islands
Georgia
Dominica
El Salvador
North Macedonia
Guatemala
Taiwan
Honduras
Montenegro
Samoa
Tuvalu
Tonga
Russian Federation
Kiribati
Turkey
Venezuela
Marshall Islands
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Moldova
Nicaragua
Albania
Palau
Micronesia
Qatar
Kuwait
South Africa
Ecuador
Timor-Leste
Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
Belize
Maldives
Jamaica
Oman
Fiji
Vanuatu
Thailand
Guyana
Kazakhstan
China
Belarus
Kosovo
Indonesia
Nauru
Suriname
Bolivia
Azerbaijan
Botswana
Papua New Guinea
Dominican Republic
Morocco
Armenia
Lesotho
Eswatini
Namibia
Malawi
Mongolia
Tunisia
Philippines
Kenya
Cuba
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
Tanzania
Zambia
Cape Verde
Ghana
Gambia
Uganda
Rwanda
India
Sao Tome and Principe
Tajikistan
Zimbabwe
Benin
Cambodia
Madagascar
Gabon
Vietnam
Algeria
Sierra Leone
Senegal
Burkina Faso
Togo
Mozambique
Equatorial Guinea
Egypt
Bhutan
Turkmenistan
Cote D’Ivoire
Mauritania
Niger
Jordan
Guinea
Angola
Comoros
Mali
Laos
Haiti
Djibouti
Guinea-Bissau
Chad
Central African Republic
Cameroon
Lebanon
Myanmar
Liberia
Sri Lanka
Burundi
Iran
Congo
Ethiopia
Nigeria
Democratic Republic of Congo
Nepal
South Sudan
Eritrea
Sudan
North Korea
Libya
Palestinian Territories
Bangladesh
Yemen
Pakistan
Somalia
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syria

The latest rankings reflect the increasing power of passports tied to global diplomatic efforts and bilateral agreements, with Europe continuing to hold the upper hand.

World Powerful Passports

The UAE remains at the top, but shifts in the rankings show how global movements and policies impact a nation’s travel power.