How strong is the Hungarian passport globally?
The type of passport one holds significantly affects travel opportunities, particularly the ability to visit countries without needing a visa. The strength of a passport, determined by the number of visa-free travel destinations it grants, frequently changes. The Henley Passport Index publishes its rankings four times a year, and the July 2024 edition has brought several updates compared to January. Check out below how strong the Hungarian passport is!
Hungarian passport’s strength
Currently, Singapore holds the top spot, according to the ranking, allowing its citizens to travel visa-free to 195 destinations worldwide. This means Singaporeans can access almost any country without needing a visa. Sharing the second spot are France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain, each offering 194 visa-free destinations.
Seven countries, including Ireland and South Korea, are in third place, each with 191 visa-free destinations, Lelépő writes. The fourth place is occupied by six countries, including the United Kingdom, which provides access to 190 visa-free destinations.
The Strongest Passports in the World in 2024
- Singapore – 195 visa-free destinations
- France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain – 194 visa-free destinations
- Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, Sweden – 191 visa-free destinations
- Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom – 190 visa-free destinations
- Australia, Portugal – 189 visa-free destinations
- Greece, Poland – 188 visa-free destinations
- Canada, Czech Republic, Hungary, Malta – 187 visa-free destinations
- United States – 186 visa-free destinations
- Estonia, Lithuania, United Arab Emirates – 185 visa-free destinations
- Iceland, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia – 184 visa-free destinations
Hungary’s passport ranks 7th, granting visa-free access to 187 destinations. This position indicates that Hungarian citizens can travel to 187 countries without needing a visa, underscoring the strength of the Hungarian passport on the global stage. Such a high ranking is particularly important for global mobility and international relations, as visa-free access greatly facilitates travel and business activities.
At the bottom of the list are Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Yemen, and Pakistan, occupying ranks between 100 and 103.
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