Passports and visas
Which country has the best passport? See the 2025 ranking
Bob Elliott
Ireland has the strongest passport in the world, according to the Nomad Passport Index 2025. It’s the first time that ...
What is the most powerful passport in the world? It’s Singapore again
Bob Elliott
Singapore has the world’s most powerful passport, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The nation-state was one of six ...
China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea
Bob Elliott
From Friday, citizens of nine more countries can enter China without needing a visa to visit. Holders of ordinary passports ...
Sri Lanka visa problem was a ‘technical issue’ says tourism minister
Bob Elliott
The cost to obtain a short-term visa to visit Sri Lanka rose from $50 to $100 in April. But the ...
