Best and worst in the world passport
7 October, 2013
Offended when having to spend extra time, effort and money for a visa before visiting such countries, as Brazil?
Be thankful, that you don't live in places such, you don't have to do it often.
The worst country in the world to travel abroad were named international consultancy Henley and partners.
Scroll down, to get to know the list 10 worst and best countries
They analyzed the visa regime for all countries and territories around the world and the impact of this on freedom of movement for citizens of these countries.
The worst country is Afghanistan, because its citizens can only visit 28 countries around the world without the need for a visa, then go Iraq (31), Somalia and Pakistan (32), as well as the Palestinian territories (36).
meanwhile, European countries are at the top of the list, So Finland, Sweden and the UK rank first, their citizens can go to 173 Country, using only your passport.
Australia rated well enough, she's in sixth place (167), but it's just a little ahead of neighboring New zealand.(5th place with the number 168).
Representative Henley and Partners spoke about the results of the study: «In today's globalized world, visa restrictions play an important role in regulating the movement of foreign nationals across borders.
Almost all countries currently require visas for some non-citizens, those wishing to enter their territory. Visa requirements are also an expression of relations between individual countries, and generally reflect the country's relationship and status within the international community of nations».
10 The best passports in the world:
1.Finland, Svecia, United Kingdom – Access to 173 countries without visas
2.Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, United States – 172
3.Belgium, Italy, Netherlands – 171
10 worst passports:
93.Afghanistan – 23
92.Iraq – 31
91.Somalia and Pakistan – 32
90.Palestinian Territory and Eritrea – 36
89.Nepal – 37
88.Sudan Sri Lanka Lebanon - 38
The Russian Federation is in the middle of the list and occupies the 41 position with 98 countries, that Russians can visit without visas.
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