The top 20 Most Powerful Passports in 2024 according to Nomad Passport Index can be accessed below.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that the Nomad Passport Index has named Switzerland as the country with the most powerful passport in 2024.
According to Nomad Capitalist, a consulting firm, factors responsible for the passports strength include visa-free travel, taxation, global perception, ability to hold dual citizenship status, and personal freedom.
The five criteria have a weighted index of Visa-free travel — 50%, Taxation — 20%, Global perception —10%, Ability to hold dual citizenship — 10%, Personal freedom (freedom of the press, mandatory military service, etc.) — 10%.
See the list of the top 20 passports in 2024:
1. Switzerland
2. Ireland
3. Portugal
4. Luxembourg
5. Finland
6. UAE
7. Netherlands
8. Norway
9. Germany
10. New Zealand
11. Iceland
12. Italy
13. Greece
14. Sweden
15. Czech Republic
16. Malta
17. United Kingdom
18. Belgium
19. Denmark
20. France