When choosing a country to move to and obtain citizenship, it is important to pay attention to the mobility indicator and the strength of the passport. Find out which Latin American countries boast the strongest passports in the region

The global mobility rating is an important indicator, because it reflects the prospects of going abroad for the citizens of the chosen state, and also demonstrates the general level of economic well-being of the country. Read more about the strongest and weakest passports in Latin America in this article.

Which countries in Latin America have the strongest passports?

According to Henley & Partners' annual global passport ranking, Chile, Argentina and Brazil stand out in Latin America as having the strongest passports:

Chile

- Position in Henley & Partners rating – 43rd place.

- Visa-free entry to 177 countries.

Argentina

- Position in the Henley & Partners rating – 44th place.

- Visa-free entry to 174 countries.

 Brazil

- Position in Henley & Partners rating – 45th place.

- Visa-free entry to 173 countries.

These passports are considered powerful due to their extensive visa-free travel options compared to other passports in the region.

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Position in the Henley&Partners rating of the rest of Latin America

In addition to the leading countries, we offer to consider the positions in the Henley & Partners rating of several other Latin American countries popular with expats:

- Mexico – 52nd place, 161 destinations,

- Uruguay – 57th place, 156 destinations,

- Costa Rica – 60th place, 152 destinations.

Which countries in Latin America have the weakest passports?

On the other hand, Bolivia, Ecuador and Cuba do not perform as well, occupying the lowest positions in the ranking of global passport mobility in Latin America:

- Ecuador – 100th place, 95 destinations,

- Bolivia – 113th place, 82 destinations,

- Cuba – 141 places, 64 destinations.

What is the Henley Passport Index?

The Henley Passport Index is an original, authoritative ranking of all passports in the world based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a visa. The index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – the largest and most accurate travel information database – and refined by research group Henley & Partners.

Why is the Henley Passport Index ranking so important?

This global ranking illustrates the difference in international travel freedom and opportunities based on passport citizenship.

The power of the passport shapes travel, the economy, tourism, business and diplomacy, influencing the holder's experience and global engagement.

In short, the rating sheds light not only on global mobility, but also on geopolitical and economic relations between countries.

In general, the rapid development of global mobility can be observed in recent years. More and more countries seek to simplify migration legislation, because the possibility of free movement directly affects the level of economic development and investment attractiveness of states. This trend is also observed in South American countries, which are actively working on their migration legislation.

We will remind you! Global mobility affects the level of tourism development and economic growth. We have already told which representatives of the world's countries have the strongest passports and which general trends are demonstrated by the level of mobility in the world.

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