A passport's strength significantly influences one's travel opportunities, allowing visa-free entry to various countries. However, obtaining a passport requires residency, prompting some to seek passports from countries with higher global access.
This year the distinction of most recognised passport went to the Singaporean passport (granting access to 193 countries), with Japan trailing closely behind (granting access to 192 countries). Other countries that have very strong passports include the United States, Poland, Greece, Czechia and Canada.
So if you are planning to enhance your passport strength to get advantageous global recognition, experts suggest that the smartest way to do it is by acquiring a Canadian passport.
Henley & Partners—a global immigration consultancy firm—has ranked the Canadian passport as the 7th most recognised in the world. And with a Canadian passport, you will be able to travel around 183 countries visa-free.
Experts point out that in comparison to countries that have a strong passport tag, like Singapore, Japan, and the US, it is easiest to get citizenship in Canada.
Also, you do not need to give up your current passport if you apply for a Canadian one. Canada permits dual citizenship, and hence having multiple passports (if one’s home nation also has a dual citizenship policy) is also possible.
Once you have completed your citizenship formalities and received your citizenship certificate, you can apply for a passport. Every citizen of Canada is eligible to apply for this document, and it is uncommon to be found ineligible.
However, if you are found ineligible your citizenship may be revoked due to misrepresentation on your application or if there are concerns about security, violations of human or international rights, or connections to organised crime, associated with your application.
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