In pics: Japanese passport ranked world's most powerful, India at 84
1. Japan
Japan has the most powerful passport in the world, with a score of 191, according to a new index.
The country has scored the number one position in the ranking for the third year in a row.
The Index put Japan at the top of the list thanks to the impressive number of countries it offers access to visa-free or where it’s possible to get a visa on arrival
9. Australia
Australia is pretty well placed in the index which ranks it at number nine.
The country in the southern-hemisphere has access to 183 destinations without prior visas, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany as well as Iran.
66. Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was ranked 66th in the passport power index.
The Kingdom's subjects are subject to visa-on-arrival in 77 destinations across the globe, including, South Africa, Panama, Georgia and the Philippines.
84. India
India scored in at 84th position, with access to only 58 countries visa-free.
Among some of the countries where Indians can receive a visa on arrival include Iran, Qatar, Nepal and Madagascar.
91. Jordan
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan scored relatively poor, with the rank 91 allotted to the Middle-Eastern country.
The citizens of the country are permitted visa upon arrival in Indonesia, Somalia, Kosovo and Syria, among others.
104. Pakistan
The Pakistani passport is among the least powerful according to the report.
Pakistanis can travel to only 32 countries without prior visa approvals, including Haiti, Somalia, Kenya and Samoa.
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