The Hong Kong passport ranked 18th among the world’s best travel documents, with hassle-free entry to 171 destinations, according to the latest ranking by London-based immigration consulting firm Henley & Partners.
The Japanese passport once again ranked first, providing hassle-free entry to 193 countries.
Singapore and South Korea share second place with hassle-free entry to 192 countries. Passport holders from these countries can visit 192 destinations with visa-free or visa-on-demand access worldwide.
Taiwan ranked 34th with 145 visa-free destinations, while China ranked 69th with 80 visa-free destinations.
Released on July 19, the quarterly report ranks each country’s passport according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The Henley Passport Index compares the visa-free access of 199 different passports to 227 travel destinations….