Henley Passport Index 2023: List of World’s Strongest and Least Powerful Passports

Despite being the world’s fifth largest economy, the significance of India’s passport is still not enough but it is increasing gradually, as per the statistics released by Henley Passport Index 2023.

India’s Position Revealed By Henley Passport Index 2023

Your passport is responsible for letting you enjoy a smooth trip abroad. You have more access to the world and its economic benefits when your passport has enough strength. And there is some good news shared by the Henley Passport Index report for frequent travellers, which states that India’s passport rank has increased by two positions from 87th to 85th this year. Henley Passport Index ranks the passports of different countries on the basis of their strength and mobility.

What is the Henley Passport Index?

“Prepared by London-based Henley and Partners, a global citizenship and residence advisory firm, the Henley Passport Index claims to be the “original ranking of all the world’s passports”. The index gathers data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which manages inter-airline cooperation globally. The Henley Passport Index is updated quarterly according to countries’ visa policy changes. It covers 227 destinations and 199 passports,” The Indian Express

List of Top 10 Strongest Passports in the World According to Henley Passport Index:

1. Japan (193)
2. Singapore/South Korea (192)
3. Germany/Spain (190)
4. Finland/Italy/Luxembourg (189)
5. Austria/Denmark/Netherlands/Sweden (188)
6. France/Ireland/Portugal/United Kingdom (187)
7. Belgium/Czech Republic/New Zealand/Norway/Switzerland/United States (186)
8. Australia/Canada/Greece/Malta (185)
9. Hungary/Poland (184)
10. Lithuania/Slovakia (183)

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List of Top 10 Least Strongest Passports in the World According to Henley Passport Index:

100. Sri Lanka/Sudan (42)
101. Bangladesh/Kosovo/Libya (41)
102. North Korea (40 including Bangladesh, and Nepal in Asia)
103. Nepal/Palestinian Territory (38)
104. Somalia (35)
105. Yemen (34)
106. Pakistan (32)
107. Syria (30)
108. Iraq (29)
109. Afghanistan (27)