As the UAE opens its doors to the world for the start of EXPO Dubai 2020, the Passport Index Q4 report revealed the UAE passport’s triumph back up to 1st place in addition to a 14.8% cumulative increase in the World Openness Score (WOS). While the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic

Dominica is amongst the first islands in the Caribbean to launch its official biometric passport, allowing citizens to travel more safely, efficiently, and seamlessly. “The most important aspect in our border security improvement is our migration from the machine-readable passport; our e-passport or biometric passport is almost counterfeit-proof,” shared Dominica’s Minister

US Bounces Back as Q3 Global Passport Rankings Revealed amid global Covid restrictions ease  Biden administration’s nationwide vaccination roll out sees confidence return and US passport ranking up 16 places to third Passport Index places New Zealand as the most powerful passport in mid-2021 UAE is 3rd globally and highest-ranking

As the race to develop standardized vaccine passports speeds ahead, we take a look at how these certifications are taking shape. Vaccine certifications are far from a novel concept. For decades, travelers have carried proof of inoculations against malaria, diphtheria and yellow fever in the form of a small yellow vaccination

Spurred by COVID-19 and an urge to restore global mobility, contactless biometric immigration channels are emerging as the gold standard for border control. You’re likely used to glancing at a camera to unlock your phone, pay for coffee or access banking apps. But what if you could do the same at

The pandemic has been a significant disruptor on multiple levels, displacing millions and inspiring many more to reconsider dual citizenship. Conflict and uncertainty – be it economic, political, environmental, or pandemics – have historically triggered mass migrations. In the years following World War II, the Cultural Revolution, the Vietnam War and

Friday, April 2nd, 2021 —The Passport Index Q1 Report for 2021 uncovers the real-time state of global mobility in a standstill, as governments continue to further implement safety and security protocols to make travel a more seamless and responsible experience moving forward. 2020 was the year of lost travel plans. Prompting

Passport Index is now accessible on all major platforms, including iOS, Android, and its award-winning web portal. The Passport Index is the world’s most popular platform to explore and rank passports. Following the incredible success and acclaim for its iOS mobile app — the unmatched passport experience is now available on

An important milestone for Croatians to be able to travel to the US for business and tourism, without the need for a visa.  February 18, 2020 — As of later this year, Croatians will officially have the right to travel to the USA without a visa.   Throughout the past three years, authorities in Croatia have committed to joining

New changes to citizenship laws could grant select foreigners the coveted Emirati citizenship. The UAE passport — which prior to the pandemic, reigned as the World's Most Powerful Passport, was also one of the most difficult, or rather impossible, passports to get ahold of as a foreigner. Although distinct citizenship laws were

The European Commission will put forward a legislative proposal on visa waiver for Georgia “in the coming weeks,” European Commissioner

Here are nine impressive, surprising and vital facts about U.S. passports.

3The Rise of the freedom seekers. This past decade, our planet has witnessed the rise of many new trends and the

The passport is a bizarre and unique object. Think about it: The goal is to put it in the hands

Europe is shaking under the engine noises from the 2017 Gumball 3000 race which started on July 1st in

New platform updates as pandemic causes travel chaos. Amidst the global health crisis that crippled global travel, Passport Index, the leading

The African Union (AU) is preparing to launch ePassports at this year’s AU Summit, set to take place in Rwanda

A passport allows you to fly out of your country and visit any other country in the world. It is

The staggering changes in mobility as Coronavirus infects global passport power. The Covid-19 global pandemic has taken under siege all of humanity; infecting our way

The Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that it will use Katsushika Hokusai’s series of landscape prints “Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji”

Dezeen Announces Winner of Passport Design Competition Leading architecture and design magazine Dezeen has announced the winner of its unofficial Brexit

New October data shows slow but steady growth. It comes as no surprise that Germany has been amongst the top 5