Discover the world of passports

On January 1, 2023, Croatia officially became the 27th country to join the Schengen Area, the world’s largest visa-free region. The country’s new status effectively removes any existing border controls between Croatia – which already held the world’s eighth-strongest passport in 2022 – and much of Europe. It’s a boon for the Balkan nation that…

Iraq has recently introduced the 3rd generation of its electronic passport, with an aim to provide its citizens with the highest level of security and convenience while traveling abroad. The Iraqi Ministry of Interior, responsible for the design and manufacturing of the new ePassport, has taken great care in incorporating state-of-the-art security features that adhere…

The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs recently took a monumental step towards visa liberalization for Kosovo with its approval on January 12, 2023. With a decisive 48 votes in favour, this marks a significant milestone in the institutional process that will allow Kosovo citizens to travel visa-free to the Schengen…

Upon setting a goal of attracting one million foreign tourists and earning US$1 Billion in tourism revenue in 2024, the Mongolian government has declared 2023-2025 the “Years to visit Mongolia.” Heavily reliant on mining exports at present, Mongolia sees the development of its tourism sector as the most effective way to help the economy recover…

The three Middle Eastern countries rounded out the bottom of Passport Index’s annual global rankings, mainly due to turbulent international relationships, ongoing conflicts and visa-overstay risk. Tracking the world’s passport power tells us more than how easy–or challenging–it can be for people to travel. Our annual Global Passport Power Rank, based on visa-free and visa-on-arrival…

Meaningful cultural imagery. Playful illustrations. Cutting-edge biometric tools. These passports celebrate global mobility with unique designs and the latest security technology. As the keys that unlock our global mobility, these vital documents are more than pieces of paper for immigration officials to scrutinize. Well-designed passports speak to national identity, cultural heritage and, in some cases,…

The Caribbean’s most powerful passport just got a facelift – Barbados’ new passport features a new design, enhanced security features in line with international standards, and highlights of cultural landmarks. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Wilfred Abrahams, Minister of Home Affairs and Information referred to the new passport as a “collector’s item,” while…

The World Openness Score (WOS) has officially reached an all-time high of 54% global openness, moving past the dramatic two-year setback caused by plummeting visa scores during the COVID-10 pandemic. On January 11, 2020, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission announced the first death caused by the coronavirus, and from that moment… everything changed. From unprecedented…

With borders reopening and restrictions easing globally, international travel is making a comeback. But it’s not the same old story – perhaps that’s for the best. Long lines at airports. Cancelled flights. Rowdy passengers. The return to travel has been far from smooth so far. And the industry has been playing catch up in more…

The Metaverse may sound like a novel idea from a science fiction novel. But as it edges closer to becoming a reality, could this borderless Metaverse impact how we view freedom of movement in the physical realm?   If you’re interested in technology, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the term “metaverse.” But defining…