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Singapore becomes the first Asian country to have the most powerful passport

Written by  Nimrat Kaur -- October 25th 2017 03:55 PM -- Updated: October 25th 2017 04:08 PM
Singapore becomes the first Asian country to have the most powerful passport

Singapore becomes the first Asian country to have the most powerful passport

A global ranking topped for the first time by an Asian country, Singapore has the world’s most powerful passport. As per the same ranking India finds a place at 75th position, three notches better than its previous ranking. According to the ‘Global Passport Power Rank 2017’ by global financial advisory firm Arton Capital, Germany is ranked second, followed by Sweden and South Korea in third place. Paraguay removed visa requirements for Singaporeans, propelling Singapore’s passport to the top of Passport Index’ most powerful ranking with a visa-free score of 159, the official statement said. European, with Germany leaded the list for the past two years. Since early 2017, the number one position was shared with Singapore, which was steadily going up, it said. “For the first time ever an Asian country has the most powerful passport in the world. It is a testament of Singapore’s inclusive diplomatic relations and effective foreign policy,” said Philippe May, managing director of Arton Capital’s Singapore office. India, which was listed 78th last year, has improved its ranking, figuring at 75th position with a visa-free score of 51. Coming in at last place on the list is Afghanistan, ranked 94 with a score of 22, followed by Pakistan and Iraq at 93 with a score of 26, Syria at 92, having a score of 29 and Somalia at 91 with a score 34. “Visa-free global mobility has become an important factor in today’s world,” said founder and president of Arton Capital Armand Arton. “More and more people every year invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in a second passport to offer better opportunity and security for their families,” Arton added. -PTC News


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