Pakistan 4th, Nepal 7th, North Korea 8th: Check the Top Ten Weakest Passports in the World in 2024
In an increasingly interconnected world, the power of a passport often reflects a nation’s diplomatic relationships, economic stability, and overall global standing. The Henley Passport Index, a comprehensive ranking of the world’s passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa, offers valuable insights into global mobility. For 2024, the index highlights significant disparities, with some passports providing much greater freedom of travel than others. Here, we focus on the ten countries with the weakest passports, underscoring the limitations their citizens face in international travel. 1. Afghanistan (28 Destinations) Afghanistan holds the unfortunate title of the world’s least powerful passport in 2024. With visa-free access to just 28 countries, Afghan citizens face significant restrictions. This limited mobility is a direct consequence of ongoing political instability and security concerns, making international travel a challenging pro