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Which country has the most powerful passport in the world, as per Henley Passport Index 2022?
A)
Australia
B)
Japan
C)
United States
D)
Germany

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Japan



Japan
has the world's most powerful passport - providing hassle-free entry to 193 countries.
 
Just one country short, Singapore and South Korea are tied in second place, according to the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners, an immigration consultancy.
 
India’s passport ranked 87th, offering visa-free access to 60 countries, including Bhutan, Nepal, Indonesia and Macau.
 
According to latest government data, as many as 1,63,370 Indians renounced their citizenship to become citizens of other countries in 2021. Most Indians transferred their citizenship to the United States (78,284), followed by Australia (23,533), Canada (21,597) and the UK(14,637).

Country Rank Visa-free access
Japan 1 193
Singapore 2 192
South Korea 2 192
Germany 3 190
Spain 3 190
Finland 4 189
Italy 4 189
Luxembourg 4 189
Austria 5 188
Denmark 5 188

Source : India Times

Published On : July 20, 2022
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