The specialized site Passport index has released its “ranking” of the most powerful passports in terms of mobility, indicating that its citizens can travel to the largest number of countries without border restrictions.
It was in first place in the standings United Arab Emirates (UAE). Emirates can enter 180 countries without problems. That’s seven nations more than citizens of European countries like Germany and Sweden.
The agile management of the health emergency without large-scale lockdowns by the UAE government has attracted visitors from all over the world who were trying to escape the restrictions imposed in other countries.
After the United Arab Emirates they continue in the standings, with unlimited access to 173 countries, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and South Korea.
With 172 countries there are Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, Norway, Poland, Ireland, United States of America and New Zealand.
With 171, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Japan, United Kingdom and Australia. With 170, Singapore, Malta, Lithuania, Slovakia and Canada. Citizens of Estonia, Slovenia and Latvia can enter 169 countries freely. With 168, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
They appear in the eighth rank of the passport power, with 167 countries, Cyprus, Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria.
Argentina, Chile and Brazil they share the 11th rung of passport power, with access to 160 nations worldwide. Mexico It is in 18th place in the ranking, with 150 countries. Uruguay it ranks 19th, with 147 countries. Paraguayan and Colombian They have free access to 137 countries, occupying position 27 on the list.
The complete standings can be seen here.
In terms of options alternative residences most searched, in both Spain and Greece have suddenly threatened with popularity in the last six months.
According to Henley & Partners, applications for residence in Spain through the investment program have grown by 240% this year compared to 2021, and there is a significant 125% increase in applications for the Golden Visa program for Greece, and investors can apply for the Greek citizenship after seven years of residence.
Both Spain and Greece rank among the the best vacation destinations in the world and offer a highly desirable relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle with thriving cosmopolitan cities and leading educational institutions.
Each The program offers several investment options, but the most popular way to secure residency rights is through the purchase of real estate: a minimal investment EUR 250,000 for Greece and EUR 500,000 for Spain. As a resident of each country, you have the right to live and study there, as well as free movement in the European and EU Schengen area.
Source: Clarin
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