The world's most powerful passports in 2022 - in pictures


  • Japan and Singapore have the world's most powerful passports in 2022, with their citizens able to visit 192 countries visa-free. Unsplash
    Japan and Singapore have the world's most powerful passports in 2022, with their citizens able to visit 192 countries visa-free. Unsplash
  • Germany and South Korea are in second place, giving their passport holders access to 190 destinations. Unsplash
    Germany and South Korea are in second place, giving their passport holders access to 190 destinations. Unsplash
  • Citizens from Finland, Italy, Luxembourg and Spain can visit 189 destinations without applying for a visa. Unsplash
    Citizens from Finland, Italy, Luxembourg and Spain can visit 189 destinations without applying for a visa. Unsplash
  • Austria, Denmark, France, Netherlands and Sweden share fourth place, with their citizens able to travel to 188 countries visa-free. Unsplash
    Austria, Denmark, France, Netherlands and Sweden share fourth place, with their citizens able to travel to 188 countries visa-free. Unsplash
  • Ireland and Portugal are a joint fifth, with their passport holders having access to 187 destinations. Unsplash
    Ireland and Portugal are a joint fifth, with their passport holders having access to 187 destinations. Unsplash