Not In Town | @notintownlive | 02 Mar 2018, 03:29 pm
Tokyo, Mar 2 (NITN): The Japanese and Singaporean passports have dethroned its German counterpart as the world's most powerful after Uzbekistan lifted its visa requirements for people from the aforementioned Asian nations.
Both Japan and Singapore passports now grants access to 180 countries.
Germany is second with 179 countries, according to Henley Passport Index released on Wednesday .
The joint-third place on the rankings are France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and South Korea.
"In general, the Asian and Middle East regions have in recent months seen high levels of visa-policy activity compared with their European and American counterparts, where the signing of new cross-border agreements on short-term travel has been far less frequent," said Henley & Partners in a statement.
Image: Wallpaper
- IndiGo passengers get a surprise at 30,000 feet: Here's what they were asked to do
- Riyadh Airport shut until October 17 after deadly Houthi attacks
- Navi Mumbai Airport’s aviation push: TajSATS facility ready to handle rising passenger demand
- Malaysia stays visa-free for Indians through 2026, but entry rules still apply
- Singapore introduces tougher penalties for disruptive behaviour on public transport
- Etihad Rail launches passenger service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- New Zealand moves most visitor visa applications to enhanced online system
- Indian passport rules changed: New validity, fees for children and adults explained
- Azerbaijan makes F1 travel easier for Indian fans with visa on arrival
- Kanchenjunga Tourism Festival to showcase North Bengal’s heritage, culture, and sporting events across 3 locations
IndiGo will introduce daily non-stop flights to Udaipur from Noida International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport, starting October 25 and November 15, 2026 respectively.
Etihad Airways and Nigerian carrier Ibom Air have signed an interline agreement that will allow passengers travelling with Etihad to connect beyond Lagos and Accra to five cities in Nigeria on a single ticket.
Tata Group-owned Air India on Monday announced that guests flying during Navratri will be served specially curated festive meals onboard its flights and at its lounges in Delhi and Mumbai.