Best passports to hold in 2020

The neighbour's grass is always greener, are their passports as well?

Sun, 03 May 2020
TL;DR

And the winners are...

1. Japan (191 destinations)
2. Singapore (190)
3. South Korea, Germany (189)
4. Italy, Finland (188)
5. Spain, Luxembourg, Denmark (187)
6. Sweden, France (186)
7. Switzerland, Portugal, Netherlands, Ireland, Austria (185)
8. United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Greece, Belgium (184)
9. New Zealand, Malta, Czech Republic, Canada, Australia (183)
10. Slovakia, Lithuania, Hungary (181)

The worst passports to hold...

100. North Korea, Sudan (39 destinations)
101. Nepal, Palestinian Territory (38)
102. Libya (37)
103. Yemen (33)
104. Somalia, Pakistan (32)
105. Syria (29)
106. Iraq (28)
107. Afghanistan (26)

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1. Japan

It’s not called the land of the rising sun for no reason, as Japan is not only a beautiful country to visit, but also giving its passport holders the best numbers of possibilities to travel to with an amazing number of 191 countries!

2. Singapore

Singapore is an amazing destination for travellers and especially for hikers, with an amazing views, family trips and other travelling options it is one of the the recommended place to visit, but if that not enough, Singapore passport offer the ability to access 190 countries, We’r convinced!

3. South Korea

South Korea is known for its never ending coasts and beaches and their famous local dishes and cousin,

But that’s not the only benefits of being a South Korea citizen as next time you come across someone from there, he can show off with his passport that will allow him to visit 189 countries as-well!

4. Germany

Germany is a common name for precise and accuracy, It can be noticed on every corner of their streets and in every German hands. The beautiful nature, long autobahn and reach culture making Germany the diamond of Europe, oh, and also, German passport holders will enjoy 189 allowed access countries, if that's not enough.

5. Italy

Italy Oh Italy, a land of the pasta, pizza, passion, love and ancients, the moment a traveler will reach to Italy, He will never forget it, the smells, ancients rocks, and the way the Italians drive makes Italy a must-visit place for every tourist! (Well maybe without the driving part), but if you are Italian, you not only know the best pizza receipt, you can also access 188 different countries using your passport!

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Tourism earning & expenditure (in billions) of top countries holding the most powerful passports