Question: Which country topped the list of the latest released Henley Passport Index 2019?
(a) USA
(b) Japan
(c) United Arab Emirates
(d) Finland
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- Henley & Partners released its quarterly revised Passport Index of 2019 in which Japan is ranked as the country with most powerful passport in the world. Japan retained its no. 1 spot in the rankings as it the friendliest passports with access of 190 countries.
- India is ranked 79th with access to 61 countries. China ranked of 69 with access to 74 countries this year.
- Singapore as well as South Korea (both Asian) are ranked second joint with access to 189 countries. Asian countries have performed significantly well as compared to others. Other countries in Top Five includes France & Germany (both 3rd), Denmark, Finland, Italy, Sweden (all 4th) and Luxembourg, Spain (both 5th).
- The worst rankings were given to Afghanistan and Iraq for having access to only 30 countries. The rankings of USA & UK got dropped to 6th with access to 185 countries.
- The Henley Passport Index is based on data provided by the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations. It is updated in real time throughout the year, as and when visa policy changes come into effect.
Links:
https://www.henleypassportindex.com/global-ranking
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/henley-index-world-best-passport-2019-intl/index.html