Four European countries shared the top spot with Asian countries in the 2024 Henley Passport Index.
Singapore aims for departure from baggage drop to boarding without the need for a passport
Singapore aims for departure from baggage drop to boarding without the need for a passport
The average number of destinations that travelers can access without a visa nearly doubled, from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 202.
Dr Christian Kaelin, chairman of immigration consultancy Henley & Partners, said that while the overall trend in recent years was towards greater travel freedom, the disparity between people at both ends of the list was greater than ever. He said it is spreading.
“The average number of destinations that travelers can access without a visa has almost doubled, from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024,” he said.
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China expands visa-free travel to six new countries
China expands visa-free travel to six new countries
Henley & Partners creates the Passport Index based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).