Hong Kong Passport Ranks 18th Globally for Travel Freedom

Japan ranks 1st, the UK ranks 6th, and Taiwan ranks 34th

Three democratic Asian countries—Japan, Singapore, and South Korea—secured the top three spots among the world’s most powerful travel documents. Japan came in first place with hassle-free access to 193 countries, followed by Singapore and South Korea with 192 available destinations. ShutterStock

The Hong Kong passport ranked 18th among the world’s best travel documents, with hassle-free entry to 171 destinations, according to the latest ranking by London-based immigration consulting firm Henley & Partners.

The Japanese passport once again ranked first, providing hassle-free entry to 193 countries.