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yasssssssskween t1_j58tk4h wrote

Reply to comment by RedSonGamble in TIL Japan is considered the world's most powerful passport, with visa-free access to 193 countries. Singapore and South Korea are close behind with 192 countries. Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan are the least powerful, all with visa-free access to 30 or less countries. by grandlewis

Basically you need a passport to travel internationally but depending on where you are going you may also need a visa to enter that country. This article is saying having a Japanese passport is the most powerful because it will give you access to the most countries without the additional documentation of a visa.

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RedSonGamble t1_j5968qa wrote

I think I get what you mean. I’ll have to look up what a visa is bc I’m still somewhat confused. Like I get you need a passport to enter a country but you also need a visa? And the Japanese passport works as a visa for most countries?

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vrenak t1_j599egz wrote

No, a passport is just an ID, a visa is a confirmation that the recieving country has checked you out before hand so border control only needs to check your ID, you need visas if the recieving country don't trust that you will leave again, or generally stick to the law otherwise. So if you're Japanese and commit a crime in the US (something serious, not speeding a little bit) you will need a visa if you want to visit again.

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