Japan has knocked Singapore off top spot on the list of the world’s most powerful passport

A Japanese passport is now the most powerful in the world, according to the 2018 Henley Passport Index Ranking released by the law firm Henley & Partners. The ranking determines how many countries the holder can enter without a visa. According to the Passport Index Ranking, Japan overtook Singapore after gaining visa-free access to Myanmar.

Top 10 ranks on the 2018 Henley Passport Index:

1. Japan: 190
2. Singapore: 189
3. Germany, France, South Korea: 188
4. Denmark, Finland, Italy, Sweden, Spain: 187
5. Norway, United Kingdom, Austria, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, United States: 186
6. Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada: 185
7. Australia, Greece, Malta: 183
8. New Zealand, Czech Republic: 182
9. Iceland: 181
10. Hungary, Slovenia, Malaysia: 180