Global ranking places Taiwan at number 33 for passport strength
In the latest Henley Passport Index, the Republic of China (Taiwan) passport is ranked **33rd** in the world, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to **139 destinations**[1][3]. This places Taiwan eighth in the Asia-Pacific region, behind Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brunei, and Macau[1].
The index, compiled by the London-based investment migration firm, Henley & Partners, ranks the power of 199 passports across 227 travel destinations[2]. The number of destinations a passport's holder can enter without a visa determines the final points tally for each passport.
Singapore holds the top spot with access to 193 destinations, while Japan and South Korea share second place with access to 190 destinations[1][3]. Other notable regional comparisons are Hong Kong at 17th (169 destinations), Macau at 31st (144 destinations), and China at 60th with 83 visa-free destinations[1][3].
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain all offer visa-free access to 189 destinations, tying for 3rd place. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden share 4th place, with visa-free access to 188 destinations. Greece, Switzerland, and New Zealand rank 5th, with visa-free access to 187 destinations[1].
The press release by the company mentions that since January, the United States and the United Kingdom have each slipped one spot. The United States and the United Kingdom each have access to 186 and 184 visa-free destinations, respectively, ranking 6th and 10th, respectively[1].
Afghanistan ranks last, with access to just 25 visa-free destinations[1]. Saudi Arabia has added four destinations, reaching 91 and climbing to 54th place[1].
For those planning their next travel adventure, the Henley Passport Index provides a useful guide to help determine the travel possibilities offered by different passports.
[1] Henley & Partners (2023). Henley Passport Index Q1 2023. Retrieved from https://www.henleyglobal.com/research/passports/ [2] Henley & Partners (2023). About the Henley Passport Index. Retrieved from https://www.henleyglobal.com/research/passports/about/ [3] BBC News (2023). Taiwan passport ranks 33rd globally in travel freedom. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-64658339
Exploring the Henley Passport Index, one can discover that the Republic of China (Taiwan) ranks 33rd, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 139 destinations. This travel privilege could potentially pave the way for an exciting lifestyle with the opportunity to visit various countries.
For travel enthusiasts, the Henley Passport Index serves as an essential tool, providing valuable insights into the travel possibilities granted by different passports, thus helping to plan an enriching journey around the world.
