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Brazil overtakes Argentina and obtains the most powerful passport in Latin America. With access to 166 countries, Brazil now has one of the best passports in Latin America.
Brazil has surpassed Argentina and reached 11th place in the ranking of the most powerful passports in the world, according to the Passport Index, prepared by specialized consultancy Arton Capital. The Brazilian document stood out as the best passport in Latin America in 2024, allowing easy access to 166 countries without the need for a prior visa. This milestone consolidates Brazil as a regional leader in international mobility, surpassing other major economies on the continent and even countries in the bloc BRICS.
In this article, we will explore the details that make the Brazilian passport the most powerful in Latin America, understand the criteria that placed it in this prominent position and analyze the impact of this for Brazilian citizens and the country's international relations.
Brazil overtakes Argentina to obtain the best passport in Latin America
In 2023, Brazil was tied with Argentina in 12th place, however, in 2024, the country moved up one place, after gaining an additional mobility point, while Argentina lost one point, losing its position as the most powerful passport in Latin America.
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Brazil's rise as the best passport in Latin America was possible after Japan stopped requiring a visa for tourist trips of up to 90 days.
the ranking Passport Index assigns mobility points to countries based on ease of entry, considering those that do not require a visa under certain circumstances or those that only require a visa upon departure. The study analyzes a total of 199 countries.
Brazil surpasses Argentina and, in addition to occupying 11th place, in 2024 it became the most powerful passport in Latin America among the countries that make up the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India and China). The country added 166 mobility points, of which 115 are from countries that do not require a visa, while 51 require a visa only upon departure. Argentina follows behind, with 164 points.
What is the best passport in the world?
Brazil surpasses Argentina, but still lags behind Malaysia and Monaco, with 170 points. To tie with them, Brazil, which has the best passport in Latin America, needs four countries to stop requiring visas.
The most powerful passports are those of Emirados Arabes Unidos, which leads the ranking with 180 points, followed by Spain, with 179 points. The weakest passports are those of Afghanistan, which occupies the penultimate position, with 41 points, and Syria, in last place, with 40 points.
The first position is occupied by Singapore, which has the best passport in the world, with access to 195 destinations without the need for a visa, out of a total of 227 different destinations, according to the 2024 Henley Passport Index released in July, a ranking that classifies which passports in the world give access to the most destinations without the need for a prior visa.
How to take one of the passports most powerful in Latin America?
The cost of issuing a passport can reach R$514, depending on the situation of the document holder. This maximum amount corresponds to the standard fee and additional charges for each case.
Currently, the prices are R$257,25 for the first passport, a common fee for all cases of issuance, plus R$77,17, totaling R$334,42 in cases of urgency and emergency, plus R$257,25, totaling R$514,60, in case of loss or misplacement of a previous passport that is still valid.
Payment can be made via PIX, credit card or bank slip. The clearing time varies from 24 to 72 hours. Issuing the passport is simple, but requires carrying out some procedures at home and at the Federal Police service station, which is responsible for the document. It is necessary to gather the documents, fill out the form on the Federal Police website, pay the bill for the service and schedule the service.
