Send to Kindle
twitter.com
Holders of Japanese passports can travel to most countries in the world without the need for a visa. This shows the results of the latest Henley Passport Index.
The Japanese passport has the "power" to secure visa-free travel to 189 countries or territories as it moved to the first place and shifted the German passport, ranked first in the past year. Now Germany is second with Singapore, while third are South Korea, Finland, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden.
Bulgaria has climbed from 21st to 16th and its citizens have free access to 169 destinations at 153 last year.
The index is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and this year eight new territories have been added to it. 199 different passports and 227 tourist destinations, including states, territories and micro-states, have been studied. On the site, it can be checked in which countries the passport provides for visa-free access and for which you need permission by the local authorities.
The passports of the citizens of Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen are the most "weak".
The most powerful passports in the world
1. Japan - 189 destinations
2. Germany, Singapore - 188
3. Finland, France, Italy, Sweden, South Korea - 187
4. Norway, Great Britain, Austria, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, USA - 186
5. Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada - 185
6. Australia, Greece - 183
7. New Zealand, the Czech Republic, Malta - 182
8. Iceland - 181
9. Hungary, Slovenia, Malaysia - 180
10. Slovakia, Latvia, Lithuania - 179
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
GERB MP Daniel Mitov has announced his refusal to accept the offer to serve as acting foreign minister, citing concerns about becoming a pawn in the current power struggle
The Bulgarian National Assembly has unanimously voted in favor of a 30% salary increase for military personnel
Sofia, the vibrant capital of Bulgaria, is experiencing a surge in its economic landscape, surpassing the average European standard of living, according to senior researcher Peter Ganev from the Institute for Market Economics
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Bulgarian government is closely monitoring the situation and stands prepared for the potential evacuation of Bulgarian citizens
Mounting uncertainty looms over Bulgaria's anticipated entry into the Eurozone, with officials cautioning that the prospect may be delayed amidst persisting inflation challenges
In a recent meeting of the European Council, Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev underscored Bulgaria's unwavering support for Ukraine amidst discussions surrounding the fight against disinformation and foreign manipulation of information
I feel no moral guilt towards anyone. This was stated by Kiril Petkov, answering a question whether he would apologize to the Bulgarian people for violating the Constitution.
Head of the Military Medical Academy (MMA) Major General Prof.
The Ministry of Finance has revised its autumn forecast for economic development.
Bulgarian police arrested a Russian citizen and two Lithuanians on suspicion of exporting “sensitive information” from the Arsenal military plant in Kazanlak.
The government has changed its order requiring state-owned companies to pay a dividend to the budget.
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022
