Portuguese Passport is One of the Most Powerful in the World

18 January 2021
According to Henley & Partners, together with data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Portuguese Passport ranks 6th among the most powerful passports in the world in 2021.

Portuguese passport holders can enter a total of 186 countries without a prior visa. The ranking, which was published on 5th January 2021, is led by Japan and Portugal stands beside Sweden, France, the Netherlands and Ireland.

For those wondering whether to apply for Portuguese residency, and subsequent citizenship, this might be an important factor to take into consideration.
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