2015년 4월 18일 토요일

Which Countries Have the Most Powerful Passports ?


If you were to rank how well South Korean is trusted/received/liked in the world according to the number of countries that allows Korean passport holders to enter without a visa, then Korea is not the most favoured nation but however doing quite well compared to most others, according to a report in the Washington Post.

South Korea, France and Germany are each tied for a close second place, boasting entry to 145 countries.

The ranking put the United States and United Kingdom passports first, giving access to 147 countries without the need for an advanced visa.
Italy and Sweden (144) round out the top three, but you can view the below list for a complete rundown of the top 10:

10. Poland, Slovakia (137 countries)

9. Czech Republic, Australia, Hungary (138 countries)

8. New Zealand (139 countries)

7. Canada, Greece, Austria, Malaysia (140 countries)

6. Spain, Norway, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal (141 countries)

5. Switzerland (142 countries)

4. Denmark, Singapore, Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands (143 countries)

3. Italy, Sweden (144 countries)

2. France, South Korea, Germany (145 countries)

1. U.S., U.K. (147 countries)

Hong Kong ranked 11th followed by countries like Israel and Argentina(16th), Brazil(17th), Russia(35th), China(45th) and North Korea(73th).

Advanced economies generally top the list whilst nations in conflict ranked the lowest with an estimated 28 countries allowing them visa-free entry.

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