Japan Japanese passport holders enjoyed visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a vast number of countries, making it the most powerful passport at that time.

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Singapore Singaporean passport holders had access to numerous countries without the need for a visa.

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Germany German passport holders had strong global mobility, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to many countries.

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South Korea South Korean passport holders also enjoyed significant visa-free access to numerous destinations worldwide.

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