What are the 5 Latin American passports with the least reputation?

He Global Passport Rankingmade by the British firm Henley & Partnersrevealed what are the less reputable passports in Latin America.

This survey, which takes into account a total of 199 passports worldwide, is based in how many destinations they allow entry to their carriers without the need to obtain a prior visa. “In the face of a lower visa application to travel, the greater the position located by the passport of said country will be,” explained from Henley & Partners. Thus, passports that require a visa for a greater number of destinations occupy the last places in the ranking, revealing the complexity behind the power of a passport.

Countries like Spain, France, Germany and Italy They are at the forefront of the index, allowing their citizens to travel visa-free to up to 194 destinations around the world, which highlights the disparity in freedom of mobility experienced by different nations.

Among Latin Americans, Chile, Argentina and Brazil They are the most prominent, ranking within the first 20 positions globally, evidencing greater international openness. Mexico, Uruguay, and Panama are also mentioned positively, appearing among the top 30 in this regard. These data point to a significant gap in access to international travel without visa restrictions, even within the Latin American region itself.

He Henley Passport Index It is a global reference in the evaluation of the strength of passports since its first edition in 2006. “The methodology developed by the European company establishes the score with a value of 1 for each destination for which the passport does not require a visa”the specialists highlight, which provides clarity on how the mobility that different nations offer their citizens compares.

Collaboration with the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) reinforces the rigor of the study, incorporating the review of bilateral or unilateral visa exemption agreements to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. This alliance underlines Henley & Partners’ commitment to promoting a deep understanding of how visa policies impact global mobility.

“The tool is considered both for individuals interested in international mobility and for governments evaluating the impact of their visa policies”, commented a spokesperson for the consultancy. This demonstrates the relevance of the index not only for frequent travelers but also for the design of public policies that seek to improve the international position of national passports.

In total, there are 106 positions found in the ranking, due to the parity that exists between several countries in occupying the same place or consideration.

1. Haiti: the passport of Central America result the weakest of all Latin America. It consists of only 55 destinations available to enter without a visa, which places it in 87th place on the list. It shares a location with countries such as Vietnam, Egypt, Comoros Islands, Chad, Bhutan, Central African Republic and Chad.
2. Cuba: The island is the second in Latin America with the lowest level of prestige. It occupies the 79th position along with two other countries: Mongolia and Uzbekistan.
3. Dominican Republic: the country whose capital is Santo Domingo is located in the 69th place In solitary.
4. Bolivia: the citizens of the Plurinational State have the weakest passport in all of South America. It consists of visa-free access to 82 destinations, sharing a location with Thailand.
5. Ecuador: despite being fifth on the scale, it has a location that places it close to the standard meanprecisely in the 57th place at a global level. The nation’s passport with prominent cities such as Guayaquil and Quito has 95 visa-free access destinationsfinding itself alone in that location and even above countries like China and Saudi Arabia.

The report highlights the need to continue working on bilateral agreements that facilitate international mobility and improve the reputation of Latin American passports worldwide. Meanwhile, citizens of these countries face limitations that affect their ability to travel freely, which directly impacts business, study and tourism opportunities.