Syed Khan – January 29, 2022
The Canadian passport ranks as among the most powerful passports in the world according to the latest ranking released in the Henley Passport Index.
The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The index, which gives a ranking of the top 111 countries, is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and enhanced by Henley & Partners’ research team.
U.K.-based Henley and Partners’ has announced their annual passport rankings for 2022 on January 14, and Canada ranks at 25th tied with Australia, Greece, Malta, and the Czech Republic allowing citizens to visit 184 countries without the need of a visa.
Canada scored 185 and moved up one spot from its 2021 spot on the global ranking.
Japan and Singapore were tied for the top rank, allowing their citizens to visit 192 countries visa-free. South Korea and Germany, both ranked third, allowing citizens able to visit 190 countries visa-free.
The U.S passport ranked one spot above Canada’s along with Norway, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom with a score of 186.
If you are the holder of a Canadian passport, you can travel visa-free to 185 countries and to another 48 countries that only require a visa upon arrival.
Access to travel without a visa is indicative of the freedom of citizens of the country. Before traveling to Canada, holders of visa-exempt passports are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization. It costs $7 CAD and can be obtained online.
Dual citizenship is also extremely common in Canada with almost one in 20 Canadians holding more than one passport. Foreign nationals from 49 countries can become Canadian citizens while also retaining their citizenship in their home countries. However, there is no official recognition of dual citizenship by the Canadian government.
A Canadian passport holder with dual citizenship can also visit the country they hold the passport of without getting a visa. This reduces visa processing fees and other expenses too. Dual citizens, however, will not be exempt from legal obligations to obey all laws with regards to military service, providing for the public education system, and paying taxes.
If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit or Migrate to Canada, talk to I Can Help Immigration Services, Canada’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company to get the best help you need
