Portugal, although small in size, has gained international prominence in several areas, including technology. Among the most notable examples is the Portuguese passport, which is positioned as one of the most “powerful” in the world. But what makes this document so special? This recently published global ranking helps answer the question.
The Henley Passport Index is considered the main world ranking of passports, evaluating them based on the number of destinations that can be visited without needing a visa. According to , this index is prepared by the consultancy Henley & Partners, specialized in global citizenship and residence, which uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to classify 199 passports.
In the ranking method, each country gets one point for each destination that its passport holders can access without a visa. However, no points are awarded in cases where a prior visa is required. This system allows you to identify which passports offer greater freedom of movement.
In January this year, the Portuguese passport occupies fifth place in the ranking, with free access to 190 destinations. Among the countries that still require a visa for Portuguese citizens are Afghanistan, Azerbaijan and Congo.
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According to , at the top of the index is Singapore, whose passport allows visa-free travel to 195 countries and territories. In second place comes Japan, with access to 193 destinations. At the bottom of the table, we find countries like Afghanistan, with just 26 destinations, and others like Yemen (35 destinations), Somalia (35 destinations), Syria (27 destinations) and Iraq (27 destinations).
This ranking not only reflects freedom of movement, but also highlights Portugal’s relevance on the global stage, consolidating the country’s reputation as a privileged destination and nationality.
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