Which available passport provides the highest freedom of travel and number of countries where you can enter visa-free or obtain a visa upon arrival?

 

What is freedom of travel? 

 

Freedom of travel is not natural for most of the people on Earth. Naturally, the citizens of the wealthiest and most developed countries can travel more effortless than the others. However, there are almost useless travel documents as well. Generally, the strength of a passport issued by a state depends on its historical, economic and political issues. 

 

The strongest passports in 2021 are Japanese, German and South Korean. Meanwhile, the weakest are from Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. Meanwhile, the countries with citizenship by investment programs are peaceful nations. Still, there are so many that we can't put them into the same box. How could we compare the history of Austria and, for example, St Lucia? 

 

On the other hand, due to the Covid pandemic, a passport on paper is not the real strength when you start your journey. Travel restrictions, entry bans and quarantine rules change the legal framework of travelling in 2021. 

 

Strongest passports among the most popular countries with citizenship by investment programs in 2021

 

We mention the name of the state and the number of countries on the following list to enter visa-free or obtain a visa upon arrival. According to the international travel agreements, we do not count on the practical covid travel issues and temporary travel bans. These can change at any minute and depends on nations' public safety situation.

 

European Citizenship by Investment Programs comparison by passport strength

1. Austria: 189
2. Malta: 186
3. Montenegro: 124 (Visa-free travel to EU countries within the Schengen area, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and many other countries)
4. Turkey: 111 (including Hong Kong, Thailand, Brazil, Japan)

 

Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programs comparison by passport strength

1. St Kitts and Nevis: 157 (including all EU countries, Russia, the UK, Ireland, the Caribbean and most Commonwealth countries. A citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis can quickly receive a long term visa for the USA.)
2. Antigua and Barbuda: 151 (including EU countries, the UK, Ireland, the Caribbean, and most Commonwealth countries)
3. St Lucia: 146 (including all EU countries, the UK, Ireland, the Caribbean, and most Commonwealth countries. Citizens of Saint Lucia can quickly receive a long term visa for the USA)
4. Grenada: 144 (including EU countries, Russia, the UK, Ireland, the Caribbean, and most Commonwealth countries, as well as China)
5. Dominica: 143 (including the UK, the Caribbean, and the Commonwealth countries. Dominica has visa-free access to Schengen and all EU countries.)

 

Pacific Citizenship by Investment Program comparison by passport strength

1. Vanuatu: 135 (including the EU, UK, Ireland, Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Caribbean, and most Commonwealth countries, as well as to Australia with a special e-visa.)

 

Do you want to get new citizenship and a passport to enjoy the freedom of travel? Contact us to schedule a consultation with our experts and plan the best options for you!

 

Note: The Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment offered under Licence no.: AKM-DALL-21

 

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