Ranking of the most powerful passports: what position Argentina occupies in the world and continent

The latest Henley Passport Index, an international ranking based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), was released in the past few hours. According to this ranking, each is more or less powerful depending on the number of destinations that can be accessed without a prior visa. In a measure that includes 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, Argentina was in the top 20 and is well established within the American continent.

According to Henley & Partners, A leading global consultancy on Citizenship and Citizenship by Investment, Argentina ranks 17th in the list of most powerful passports in the world, stands out for its ability to provide global visa-free access to 171 countries. At that point, it was joined by Andorra and Brazil.

The power of the Albiceleste passport is even stronger when compared to other US countries. Fourth place, behind only three countries: Canada (7th), the United States (8th) and Chile (15th)..

“Continuously updated with 19 years of historical data and expert analysis of recent changes in passport authority, this index is an invaluable resource for citizens worldwide and a standard reference tool for government policies in this area.”

For each travel destination, this score applies to 1 if passport holders do not require a visa and passport holders can obtain a visa, visitor permit or electronic travel authorization (ETA) on arrival. target. When a prior visa is required, the total score for each passport is equal to the number of visa-free slots under defined conditions.

Singapore, with visa-free access to 195 destinations, surpassing other world powers to take the top spot. This advantage in movement reflects the Asian country’s continued effort to strengthen its diplomatic ties and open new doors to its citizens. Singapore’s stance not only highlights its global influence, but also highlights its commitment to free trade and international cooperation.

It contains Second place In the code, there are accesses to 192 locations France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain. These countries continue to maintain high levels of visa-free access thanks to their strong foreign policies and international partnerships.

He Third place Shared by Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea and Sweden, citizens can visit 191 destinations without the need for a visa. This position reflects the mobility of their passports and the strength of the political and economic stability of these countries.

Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom They are ranked fourth with visa-free access to 190 destinations. These countries, with their strong economies and established democracies, continue to benefit from bilateral and multilateral agreements that facilitate the free movement of their citizens.

Australia and Portugalranks fifth, allowing their citizens to travel to 189 destinations without a visa. Greece and Poland They are ranked sixth with 188 accessible spots. Canada, Czech Republic, Hungary and Malta They are found in the seventh box. The position of these countries in the index reflects their active foreign policies and strategic diplomatic relations.

In the eighth place, we find America With 186 accessible locations. Although slightly diminished compared to previous years, the US passport remains one of the most powerful in the world. America’s position can be attributed to its extensive network of diplomatic relations and its global influence in various fields.

In Latin America, Chile ranks 15th with access to 175 visa-free destinations. This position reflects the efforts of the Andean transnational to strengthen its international relations and its political and economic stability. Argentina and Brazil share 17th place, allowing them to enter the 171 places. Mexico ranks 22ndWith 159 seats, it underlines its regional importance and strong diplomatic ties.

Latin American countries with the least powerful passports are Haiti (86th), Cuba (78th), Dominican Republic (66th), Bolivia (62nd) and Ecuador (51st)..

Venezuela ranks 42ndIt allows its citizens visa-free access to 124 destinations. Nicaragua, for its part, ranks 41stVisa-free access to 128 destinations.

Below the code, Afghanistan ranks last with visa-free access to 26 destinations. Iraq and Syria are at the bottom with 31 and 28 places respectively. These countries face significant challenges in terms of political stability and security, which is reflected in the limited international mobility of their citizens.