The 10 Worst Passports in 2023

Passports are a physical representation of power, privileges, and rights. Having one of the most powerful passports opens more doors—in this case, borders that can improve your life.

Introduction

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The Nomad Capitalist Lifestyle

Why settle for one powerful passport when you can have multiple? Countries offer investment programs, attracting investors and boosting their economies through citizenship privileges.

Residence and Citizenship by Investment

– Expanded travel mobility – Access to more markets and business opportunities – Asset diversification

Benefits

But what happens when your passport is not one of the Canadian passports for example? Or what if it doesn’t have visa-free access to 174 countries like South Korea?

What’s The Worst Passport in The World?

Our team created a passport ranking criteria to determine ten of all the world’s passports based on three things: 1. Travel mobility 2. Opportunities for investment 3. Viability for a second residency

Libyan passports rank poorly due to instability and security issues. They offer visa-free access to 51 countries, mainly in Africa, but require advance visas for Europe and the US.

10. Libya Visa-free score: 51

North Korean passports are rare due to travel restrictions. While most citizens can't travel freely, the passport allows visa-free access to a few countries and visa-on-arrival in some African and Asian places.

9. North Korea Visa-free score: 51

Nepal's passport is weaker than North Korea's, mainly due to citizens overstaying visas. It grants visa-free access to 54 countries, mostly in Africa, with some Asian and Oceania destinations offering visa-on-arrival.

8. Nepal Visa-free score: 54

The Palestinian Territories face visa challenges due to political volatility. While 51 countries offer access, preapproved visas are needed for the US and European nations.

7. Palestinian Territories Visa-free score: 51

Somalia's passport ranks as the world's worst due to civil unrest and security threats, limiting visa-free access primarily to African countries. The UK, US, Canada, and New Zealand don't recognize it, severely restricting travel to these nations.

6. Somalia Visa-free score: 45

Yemen's passport, affected by the ongoing war, grants limited visa-free access to 45 countries. While the EU and the UK recognize it, entry requires extra visas, and restrictions apply for the US, Canada, and Australia.

5. Yemen Visa-free score: 45

Pakistan's passport ranks among the worst due to terrorist links, weak government, poverty, and visa overstay issues. Visa-free entry is limited to some Asian, Oceania, and American countries.

4. Pakistan Visa-free score: 45

Syria's passport, affected by conflict and terrorism, has slightly improved to the third-worst globally. Limited visa-free access to Africa and Asia contrasts with strict entry requirements in Europe and the Americas, and major restrictions in Australia.

3. Syria Visa-free score: 40

Iraq's passport is the second-worst in 2022, facing limitations due to terrorism, political instability, and poverty. With minimal visa-free access, Australia's strict restrictions add further barriers for Iraqi passport holders.

2. Iraq Visa-free score: 42

Afghanistan has the worst passport, marked by social issues, political unrest, and limited diplomatic ties. With access to only 39 visa-free destinations, mainly in Africa, and some visa-on-arrival options, entry to the US is restricted to Afghan diplomatic passport holders.

1. Afghanistan Visa-free score: 39

A weak passport results from economic, social, and political instability, along with poor foreign relations. No one wants to live or invest in a country marked by terrorism, poverty, and risk.

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