"2024 Henley Passport Index: Top European Countries Lead World's Most Powerful Passports"

The Henley Passport Index for 2024 reveals that six countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Singapore, share the top spot for the most powerful passports, offering visa-free access to 194 destinations. The UK and the US have seen slight improvements in their rankings, but still lag behind compared to a decade ago. Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the index with visa-free access to only 28 destinations. Global mobility trends indicate a widening gap between countries at the top and bottom of the index, while geopolitical uncertainty may impact travel in the year ahead.