ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 8. Turkmenistan
took the 79th place within the newest World Passport Index compiled
by the Canadian Arton Capital consulting firm, Pattern studies.
In line with the rating, residents of Turkmenistan can go to 18
international locations with out visas, get hold of visas on arrival in one other 45
international locations, and require a pre-entry visa in 135 international locations.
The UAE passport topped the rating, permitting its residents to
go to 132 international locations visa-free, get hold of visas upon arrival in 48
international locations, and require a pre-arranged visa for under 18
international locations.
Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and the Netherlands collectively maintain
the second rank, whose residents should get hold of a visa prematurely to
go to 20 international locations.
Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Austria, and Luxembourg
collectively occupy the third place, with obligatory visas
wanted for visits to 21 international locations.
The ranking is predicated on the variety of international locations that the passport
holder can go to with no visa in addition to the international locations the place the
passport holder can obtain a visa on arrival.