Passport

Japan Drops To 3rd Rank On World Passport Ranking

July 19, 2023 by Japan Informer

The Henly Passport Index, which ranks counties based on their passport strength, has released its updated list for 2023. Their list is created after considering the official data from International Air Transport Association. For the first time in the past five decades, Japan has lost its top spot, falling third in the rankings. Singapore has now claimed to have the most … [Read more...] about Japan Drops To 3rd Rank On World Passport Ranking

Japan Ranks First On Henley List For World’s Strongest Passport In 2023

May 15, 2023 by Japan Informer

Workers with aspirations to students all have suffered from travel restrictions due to the Covis-19 disease that claimed across the globe over the last two years. Now the epidemic is fading as the world gradually increases its travel options. Henley Passport Index considered the most original and reliable ranking of all world's passports, has published the long-awaited list … [Read more...] about Japan Ranks First On Henley List For World’s Strongest Passport In 2023

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