Japan tops the world’s most powerful passports!

12 Jan 2023

Japan tops the world’s most powerful passports!

Hey there, little adventurer! Guess what? The Japanese passport has done it again! For the fifth year running, it has been crowned as the most powerful passport in the world. It's like having a magical key that lets you visit 193 countries without a visa or get one when you arrive. How cool is that?
Passport Powerhouse: Japan Reigns!

Did you know that global travel is getting back on track? Travel experts say that it's almost 75% back to what it was before the COVID-19 times. That's because countries all over the world are opening their borders since COVID-19 is becoming less of a threat. So, it's a great time to pack your bags and explore!
Now, the Henley Passport Index is like a special list that ranks passports based on how many countries you can visit without needing a visa. They use data from the International Air Transport Association, which has the biggest travel information database. Exciting, right?
Here's the interesting part. Most of the countries at the top of the list this time are in Asia. Imagine having a passport from Singapore! It lets you travel to a whopping 192 countries without a visa. Woohoo! South Korea also shares the second spot with Singapore. Meanwhile, Germany and Spain tied for third place, allowing their citizens to visit 190 countries without a visa.
European countries like Italy, Finland, and Luxembourg claimed the fourth spot, and their passport holders can explore 189 countries visa-free. Sweden had a blast too, joining forces with Austria, Denmark, and the Netherlands, all ranking in joint fifth place. Together, their passports unlock doors to 188 different countries without needing a visa.
Now, here's an interesting nugget for you. According to the passport index, India is in the 85th position. That means if you have an Indian passport, you can enter 59 countries without a visa. Isn't that amazing? There's a whole world out there waiting for you to explore!
So, my young friend, keep dreaming about those exciting travel adventures. Who knows, maybe one day you'll hold a passport that lets you visit countless countries and make memories all around the globe. Until then, let your imagination soar and have fun exploring the world right where you are! Safe travels, little explorer!

Similar Stories

2024's World's Strong Passport: Who Leads?
Singapore Passport Takes Travel Crown!
Japanese passport fulfils your world tour dream!
Japan tops list of world’s most powerful passports
The world’s most powerful passports for this year
How ‘strong’ is the Indian passport?

Curious Times is a leading newspaper and website for kids. We publish daily global news aligned to your learning levels (also as per NEP 2020): Foundational, Preparatory (Primary), Middle and Senior. So, check out the News tab for this. We bring kids’ favourite Curious Times Weekly newspaper every weekend with top news, feature stories and kids’ contributions. Also, check out daily JokesPoke, Tongue Twisters, Word of the Day and Quote of the Day, kids need it all the time.
Curious Times News Program for Schools for FREE. Over 5,000 schools and teachers from all over the world have joined our programme so that students and teachers can get FREE Educative Newspaper. Here, kids can take part in world events and win prizes and certificates for free through their schools. 
Moreover, schools are sharing important School News, like interviews with the principal, notices about new students, contests, and results, not just on social media but also on a news website for kids and other schools.
Thus, do not wait any further, sign-up for your school for FREE. 
The following social media platforms allow you to communicate with us: WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Recommended for Henley Passport Index 2023

Hey there, little adventurer! Guess what? The Japanese passport has done it again! For the fifth year running, it has been crowned as the most powerful passport in the world. It’s like having a magical key that lets you visit 193 countries without a visa or get one when you arrive. How cool is that?

Passport Powerhouse: Japan Reigns!

Did you know that global travel is getting back on track? Travel experts say that it’s almost 75% back to what it was before the COVID-19 times. That’s because countries all over the world are opening their borders since COVID-19 is becoming less of a threat. So, it’s a great time to pack your bags and explore!
Now, the Henley Passport Index is like a special list that ranks passports based on how many countries you can visit without needing a visa. They use data from the International Air Transport Association, which has the biggest travel information database. Exciting, right?
Here’s the interesting part. Most of the countries at the top of the list this time are in Asia. Imagine having a passport from Singapore! It lets you travel to a whopping 192 countries without a visa. Woohoo! South Korea also shares the second spot with Singapore. Meanwhile, Germany and Spain tied for third place, allowing their citizens to visit 190 countries without a visa.
European countries like Italy, Finland, and Luxembourg claimed the fourth spot, and their passport holders can explore 189 countries visa-free. Sweden had a blast too, joining forces with Austria, Denmark, and the Netherlands, all ranking in joint fifth place. Together, their passports unlock doors to 188 different countries without needing a visa.
Now, here’s an interesting nugget for you. According to the passport index, India is in the 85th position. That means if you have an Indian passport, you can enter 59 countries without a visa. Isn’t that amazing? There’s a whole world out there waiting for you to explore!
So, my young friend, keep dreaming about those exciting travel adventures. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll hold a passport that lets you visit countless countries and make memories all around the globe. Until then, let your imagination soar and have fun exploring the world right where you are! Safe travels, little explorer!