World, which is the first ever to rank world passports in a more comprehensive and accurate way than any other existing index, based on a carefully-built formula that takes more factors into consideration, has revealed that the Italian passport is in fact, the most powerful, giving its holders the freedom of roaming ...
That makes the Italian passport the most powerful in Europe and one of the strongest around the globe. For Americans, this could be good news. Many have Italian ancestors which means the possibility of eligibility for citizenship. Here's why you might want to start tracing your roots.
The Australian passport continues to be one of the most powerful in the world. Australia scraped into the top 10 for the Henley Passport Index, which ranks the 'travel-friendliness' of a country's passport.
In 2021, Sweden granted 10 citizenships per 100 resident non-nationals - the highest naturalisation rate in the bloc. Sweden was followed by the Netherlands (5.4 citizenships per 100 resident non-nationals), Romania (4.6), Portugal (3.7) and Belgium and Spain (both 2.7).
How powerful is an Australian passport? According to the Henley Passport Index, Australia's is the eighth-most powerful passport in the world, a position it shares with Canada, Greece and Malta.
According to the Henley Passport Index, the Australian passport is considered the 9th most powerful passport in terms of travel freedom. That means that at the present time, Australian nationals can travel to around 100 countries visa-free and more than 30 countries with a visa on arrival.
14,614,941 Australians had a passport = 57% of the population. End to end, the number of passports we printed would stretch from Byron Bay to Noosa Heads. 31,073 passports were reported lost or stolen. 5,915 emergency travel documents were issued.
The world's 12th largest economy
Strong growth in 2021 solidified Australia's position as the world's 12th largest economy in 2021. Nominal GDP was around A$2.2 trillion (US$1.6 trillion) in 2021. Australia is home to just 0.3% of the world's population, but accounts for 1.7% of the global economy.
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Australians should use their Australian passport when exiting or entering Australia. This includes dual nationals. You may experience issues returning to Australia on a foreign passport.
Germany and Spain have the most powerful passports in Europe, while Japan has the strongest passports in the world. The Henley Passport Index placed Germany and Spain in joint third position in global rankings, while the UK held on to a top 10 spot.
According to the 2023 Henley Passport Index, Japan is the world's most powerful passport. This month, the International Air Transport Association released the 2023 Henley Passport Index, which reveals the world's most powerful passports.
New Zealand. Along with being one of the most powerful passports in the world, New Zealand is also among the most beautiful. A black background creates a stunning contrast with the silver letterings and illustrations.
If you qualify, you can have a triple citizenship in Australia. Australia permits 'citizenship of two or more countries', providing it's legal according to all the relevant parties.
If you have two passports, we call the second one a 'concurrent' passport. Concurrent passports cost the same as standard ten-year passports but are only valid for up to three years. To apply for a concurrent passport, you need to complete a B15 Concurrent passport form and lodge it with your passport application.
(Tied) 7: New Zealand
However in news that may surprise some citizens, New Zealand's passport is stronger than Australia's.
The Australian passport came in at eighth place alongside Canada, Greece and Malta, with visa free access to 185 destinations. Meanwhile the US and UK passports, which were once the top valued travel documents on the index, have stagnated in rank 6 and 7 respectively.
The price of Australian passports could be attributed to security measures, according to David Beirman, adjunct fellow in Management and Tourism at the University of Technology Sydney. He pointed out that other countries, such as the US, UK and Canada, also have security features in their passports.
Austria is located in the heart of Europe and is bordered by eight other countries, making it one of the most difficult places to become a naturalized citizen. The process requires 12 years of continuous residency, including three years of marriage to an Austrian citizen, and passing a language test.
The wealth of a country has the big influence in providing safety and best quality of life for immigrants. The best countries when it comes to citizenship are: Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Switzerland, Australia along with other countries in Europe.