What is the hardest country to get a passport in?

Which countrys passport is easiest to get?

Ireland. The emerald isle, whispering promises of home. Ancestry, a thread spun through time, connecting me to a past I barely knew. Grandmother’s stories, a faint echo. Getting that passport, a pilgrimage.

Caribbean sun, a burning promise. Citizenship by investment. St. Kitts and Nevis, a shimmering mirage. Dominica, whispering of lush rainforests and easy pathways. Money talks, they say. A hefty price for belonging.

South America. Vast. Untamed. Naturalization. The laws, a labyrinth of hope. A chance to reinvent, to escape. But the paperwork. Endless forms, suffocating bureaucracy. Each stamp, a step toward freedom.

Ireland: A visceral connection. Family history, a passport waiting. Simple, compared to others, if you have the right lineage.

Caribbean: The allure of paradise. But its a cost, a steep price. A transactional freedom.

South America: Less predictable than the others, a gamble. More uncertainty, but the potential reward. A chance, a new beginning. An open door to a different life.

• Ireland: Easier if you can prove Irish ancestry.
• Caribbean Islands (St. Kitts and Nevis, Dominica): Citizenship by investment programs. Expensive.
• South America (various countries): Liberal naturalization laws. Bureaucratic hurdles.

My great-grandmother, born in County Cork. That’s my route to Ireland. A simpler path, compared to the others. It feels… right. A homecoming. It’s not easy. No, it’s far from simple, but more accessible than most other options. I feel it in my soul. The call of the old country.

Which country has the lowest passport rating?

Afghanistan. Twenty seven places, visa-free. It’s rough, man. Like, my cousin’s wife, she’s Afghan, and getting her here, total nightmare. So much paperwork. They wanted like, everything. Bank statements, letters, the whole nine yards. It’s sad, you know? They’re basically stuck there. Super limiting. Think about it– only 27 countries! Can’t just, like, decide to go to France for the weekend or something. My passport, I can go almost anywhere, no problem. US passport, it’s like a golden ticket. Hers? Practically worthless. She she wants to study abroad? Forget it. Visit family? Maybe, if they’re in one of those 27 places, lol. Really impacts their lives. Buisness, travel. It all adds up. Crazy how much a passport can, like, control your whole life.

• Lowest ranked passport: Afghanistan
• Visa-free access: 27 destinations
• Reasons: Geopolitical instability, security concerns
• Impacts: Limited trade, tourism, international engagement
• Comparison: US passport allows visa-free travel to many destinations

Which country is the fastest to get a passport?

Turkey, the land of swiftly issued passports, eh? Faster than a speeding kebab delivery – getting your document in, like, under a week. Seriously?

Imagine: one minute you’re sipping tea, the next you’re stamped and ready to explore Istanbul. It’s faster than I can decide what to have for lunch (and that’s saying something; pizza or sushi?).

• Passport processing speed: Turkey claims victory, bragging about times under a week. Showoffs.
• Why so speedy? Who knows? Maybe they have really efficient staplers. I bet they use turbo-charged ink, too.
• Possible alternative? Realistically, processing always depends on variables. Good luck proving someone faster exists, even though Switzerland seems calm enough to pull it off.

Don’t get me started on my last passport renewal, it took longer than it takes to knit a sweater! I almost missed my trip to…never mind.

A week? Seriously? Seriously? I’m tempted to renounce my citizenship just to experience that kind of bureaucratic wizardry, like, come on! I saw the cat do better than the time, sheesh.

It probably also requires you to know someone, somewhere, with a surname like “Passportovich.” Okay, kidding. Maybe.

Which country is hardest to get a visa?

Ugh, visas. Hardest to get? Lemme think.

Iran’s gotta be up there, right? Iran, yeah.

• Iran
• Turkmenistan

Oh, Turkmenistan too! Turkmenistan, almost forgot that one. Like, who even goes there? I bet the visa process is a nightmare.

Then there is Chad. Definitely Chad.

• Chad

Bhutan. Yeah, Bhutan’s tough. Isn’t it super exclusive?

• Bhutan

Saudi Arabia. Okay, Saudi Arabia, I can see that. Especially for some people.

• Saudi Arabia

Western Sahara. Right, Western Sahara… politically complicated, isn’t it? So, visa = a headache.

• Western Sahara

Somah2a? what in the world? Oh Somalia.

• Somalia

North Korea! Duh, North Korea. Seriously. Who is even able to get into that location? It’s probably one of the highest.

• North Korea

So yeah, Iran, Turkmenistan, Chad, Bhutan, Saudi Arabia, Western Sahara, Somalia and North Korea. That sounds about right.

Which countrys PR is toughest?

Finland… yeah. It’s tough. Really tough.

They don’t just hand it out, you know? I know someone, my cousin, actually, tried for years. Years.

It’s those requirements, I think. So damn strict.

• Finland: Supposedly hardest for permanent residency. Requirements are said to be incredibly rigid. My cousin’s experience is a testament.
• Switzerland: Always heard it’s exclusive.
• China: Makes sense. The process seems so… bureaucratic.
• North Korea: Well, that’s just off-limits, isn’t it?
• Japan: Heard about language barriers, also cultural assimilation difficulties.
• San Marino: Small, maybe they want to keep it that way?
• Austria: Guess they’re picky too.
• Monaco: Must be about money there, huh?

Flexibility is key, or lack thereof. With Finnish citizenship, it’s just… gone.

What is the most difficult country to immigrate to?

Vatican City. 450 citizens. Good luck with that.

• Citizenship: Almost impossible. Think finding a unicorn, but bureaucratic.
• No birthright citizenship. You can’t just be born there.
• Mostly cardinals and clergy. Not hiring (probably).
• Want in? Be invited. Pray a lot.

Beyond the Holy See? Several others. Each a unique circle of hell. I hear Canada’s a long shot. Heard they need doctors. Maybe I should’ve gone into medicine.

• Australia: Points-based system. Skews skilled migrants. Unless you’re a koala whisperer?
• Switzerland: Strict quotas. Languages a must. Think banking, not backpacking.
• Germany: Bureaucracy squared. But beer. My uncle lives there. He likes sausages.
• USA: Lottery or sponsorship. Lawyers expensive. Land of opportunity? More like land of paperwork.
• Japan: Aging population, but still selective. Conformity essential. Ever tried karaoke?

Toughest? Depends on you. Skills? Connections? Luck? Some want out. Some want in. Funny, huh? My dog barks at squirrels.

Which country has the highest visa rejection rate?

Forget Bangladesh, that’s so last year’s news! The real heavyweight champion of visa rejection is, drumroll please… Saudi Arabia. Yeah, yeah, I know, shocking, right? Like finding a vegan at a steakhouse.

Their rejection rate? Let’s just say it’s higher than my chances of winning the lottery – and I buy tickets religiously. Think of it as a particularly exclusive club, one that actively doesn’t want you as a member. Ouch.

Why so high? Oh, honey, that’s a whole different story, involving complex geopolitics and more red tape than a mummy’s tomb. But, let me give you a glimpse into the mind of a Saudi visa officer.

• Bureaucracy: They thrive on it. It’s their Olympic sport.
• Strict requirements: The rules change faster than my moods.
• Suspicious nature: They see a tourist visa application and immediately imagine a clandestine camel-racing ring.
• National security: Think Fort Knox, but with more sand.

Seriously though, while the exact figures fluctuate wildly depending on who you ask (and their agenda), Saudi Arabia’s tough stance on visas remains a well-known fact. Don’t expect a warm welcome unless you’re an oil tycoon or a sheik’s long-lost cousin. Unless you are, of course, then my apologies – have a splendid trip! My own attempts to visit have been, well, let’s just say unfruitful. My passport’s starting to look like a rejection letter collection. 2023 was a rough year for my travel plans.