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Mongolia exempts 34 countries from visa requirements to foster post-covid economic development

Upon setting a goal of attracting one million foreign tourists and earning US$1 Billion in tourism revenue in 2024, the Mongolian government ...
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A New Era of Sustainable Global Travel Takes Off

With borders reopening and restrictions easing globally, international travel is making a comeback. But it’s not the same old story – perhaps ...
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A Record Number of Olympic Athletes Hold Multiple Passports

Reflecting dual citizenship trends worldwide, Olympians have found more mobility, freedom and opportunity by holding more than one passport. Every four years, ...
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Your Passport is More Powerful Than You Think

From biblical times to biometric technology, the paper passport has become increasingly sophisticated and secure over the decades. It has also come ...
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Why Are Visa-Free Agreements so Important?

Freedom of movement. Human rights. Enhanced international cooperation. Seamless border crossings. Visa-free agreements are essential tools for a more just, collaborative and ...
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Smile for the camera: How biometrics are changing border crossing

Spurred by COVID-19 and an urge to restore global mobility, contactless biometric immigration channels are emerging as the gold standard for border ...
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Real-time Data in a Post-Pandemic World

The pandemic revealed a disconnect when it comes to reliable, timely visa intelligence. But the Passport Index fills the void as a ...
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10 Predictions for the Next 10 Years

The COVID-19 pandemic has grounded travelers and crippled economies, but it hasn’t stopped innovation. As the world maps out a road to ...
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Country to Watch: Montenegro

With Montenegro on track to enter the EU in the coming years, we expect the country’s passport power to see a significant ...
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Someone in the White House Has a Powerful Passport. And it isn’t the President.

COVID-19 pushes US passport power ranking in a free dive October 30, 2020 — As it stands, America’s economy isn’t the only ...