These Are the Most Powerful Passports in the World in 2023

Japan tops the list of the most powerful passports in the world for the 5th year running. Its passport guarantees entry to 85% of the world’s nations. Global travel is back to around 75% of pre-pandemic levels. The recovery will continue in 2023, experts say. Though the economic downturn and sanctions on Russia will keep it below pre-pandemic levels. Watch the video to learn about other countries that made it to the list of the most powerful passports in the world in 2023, ranked by how many countries their holders can enter, either visa-free or visa-on-arrival. These rankings are based on Henley Passport Index.