World’s most powerful passports: S'pore shares top spot with five other countries


Singapore retained its title as having the world’s most powerful passport, although five other countries have caught up. - LIANHE ZAOBAO FILE

SINGAPORE: The Republic no longer holds sole claim to having the world’s most powerful passport, sharing the distinction in 2024 with five other nations, according to the latest ranking published by the Henley Passport Index on Jan 10.

The six countries – France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain – have visa-free entry to 194 out of 227 travel destinations.

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